CONSTRUCTION has begun on the $7.5 million Ellenbrook Community Hub project, supported by a $3.5m WA Labor Government election commitment, a $2m Lotterywest grant and a further $2m in federal funding.

The City of Swan has provided the land and $500,000 for landscaping once the building is complete with construction scheduled for completion by November 2025.

The hub will be the shared home to an array of community groups, including the Ellenbrook Men's Shed, the Ellenbrook Combined Probus Club, Ellenbrook RSL and several multicultural associations.

The hub, to be built next to the Ellenbrook Bowls Club on Cashman Avenue, will feature a large hall to cater for functions, performances, events and regular group recreation activities, a workshop building for the core tenant the Ellenbrook Men's Shed, an activity room, arts and craft space, community room and indoor and outdoor storage rooms.

Local Government Minister Hannah Beazley said the facilities, activities and services to be offered at the Ellenbrook Community Hub would deliver so many benefits to the community.

“From a large hall for performances and events, to a workshop and activity spaces – it will have something for everyone,” she said.

“Our Cook Labor Government is proud to support this important community project in the heart of Ellenbrook.

“This project is not just about immediate benefits - it is about building a sustainable, positive and inclusive future for the Ellenbrook and Aveley communities.”

Swan Hills MLA Jessica Shaw said the project would be an important asset for the growing Ellenbrook community in the years to come, providing locals a place to come together and foster strong social connections.

“I am so glad to see this project reach this important milestone and am proud to have supported the efforts of the local community to bring this hub to life,” Ms Shaw said.

“I look forward to seeing the City of Swan making it available to all community groups on an affordable and accessible basis.”

City of Swan Mayor Tanya Richardson said it was exciting to see construction of the Ellenbrook Community Hub officially kick off.

“This marks the start of a new era of community connection in a rapidly growing area of the Swan region,” Mrs Richardson said.

“The City of Swan is grateful for the support of the state and federal governments, as well as the funding boost from Lotterywest, making this project a reality.’’