The City of Wanneroo has pushed back the timeline for the Girrawheen Hub Precinct redevelopment to August 2026, citing a $15.5 million funding shortfall. The project, initially planned as a two-storey facility, was scaled back to a single-storey design earlier this year to reduce costs and complexity.
The revised concept design, now open for community consultation, incorporates the existing hub, seniors’ centre, library, community centre and community garden. It aims to improve accessibility by enhancing connections between indoor and outdoor spaces, and will add more parking, expanded parklands, and a new outdoor event space.
The single-storey design is projected to cost $26 million, with the City of Wanneroo contributing $9.5 million. The city is still seeking funding from State and Federal governments to cover the remaining $16.5 million, leaving a gap of $15.5 million after accounting for the city's contribution.
Wanneroo mayor Linda Aitken said the redevelopment will create a more welcoming and convenient community facility. “This consultation will help ensure the hub will meet the needs and aspirations of the community,” Aitken said.
The city now plans to release tenders in September, award a contract by Christmas, and begin construction in January 2026, with completion expected 15 months later, pushing the opening to August 2026.
