LAST weekend the first sod was turned at the $108 million Swan Active Ellenbrook aquatic and recreational site expected to be complete in 2027.

Land for the site has been provided to the City of Swan by the state government, allowing the city to build the facility in a prime location and to the size required to support future expansion of the centre.

On the same day as the sod-turning, the city hosted its inaugural Ellenbrook Inflatable Day event which brought fun and celebration to the rapidly growing community while they wait for the construction of the leisure facility.

It was all smiles as the Swan community enjoyed water activities including inflatable waterslides, food trucks, roving entertainment, and a dunk tank.

City of Swan Mayor Tanya Richardson instigated the event and said that the community deserved to celebrate the delivery of large-scale and community-driven projects in the area.

“We’re hitting some major project milestones, especially with the sod turning kicking off construction of Swan Active Ellenbrook.

“Ellenbrook is home to one of our fastest-growing populations and it is truly rewarding to activate this area for the thriving community.”

Deputy Premier and West Swan MLA Rita Saffioti said she was thrilled to see the start of construction at Swan Active Ellenbrook.

“We’re delivering on our promises for the people of Ellenbrook and soon they will have the regional-level leisure facility they deserve, in the heart of a well-connected precinct,” she said.

Member for Hasluck Tania Lawrence said the start of works at Swan Active Ellenbrook signals a new era for the community.

“We all know that Ellenbrook has waited a long time for a pool. It is fantastic to now see the ground being broken on this project,” she said.

“The state and federal governments have provided $42m to get this done and your local MPs Rita Saffioti MLA, Jessica Shaw MLA and I, are committed to delivering modern aquatic and recreation facilities to Ellenbrook, working with the City of Swan.”

The federal government has committed $30m with the state government committing a further $12m.