A FLOURISH of a green Grand Prix flag – recalling the triumphs of one of Australia’s motor racing legends - signalled the formal opening of Brabham’s new District Community Centre.

Designed to host local events for grassroots and not-for-profit organisations, the $8.5 million centre features function halls, meeting rooms, food preparation areas, storerooms and an external function area.

The City of Swan suburb of Brabham is named after Australian racing driver Sir Jack Brabham, who competed in Formula One from 1955 to 1970, including the 1962 Australian Grand Prix held at Caversham Airfield.

Sir Jack won three Formula One World Drivers’ Championship titles and 14 Grands Prix across 16 seasons.

The project was made possible by $3.87m in funding through the federal government’s ‘thriving suburbs’ program.

The centre features function halls, meeting rooms, food preparation areas, a storeroom and an external function area, providing a space for residents and community groups to host a wide range of meetings, classes, functions and events.

Brabham, situated in Perth’s north east growth corridor is projected to reach 33,000 residents at full build-out, with the new community centre designed to meet the needs of this booming population.

City of Swan Mayor Tanya Richardson said the milestone is a proud moment for the city.

“This is an exciting day for Brabham, and we are proud to be delivering on our promise to provide a modern, accessible community space for residents to call their own,” she said.

Deputy Premier and Swan Hills MLA Rita Saffioti said she was looking forward to seeing the centre become a major focus for community-based activities in the rapidly growing.

“I am looking forward to seeing the centre become a major focus for community-based activities in the rapidly growing region,” she said.

“Facilities such as the centre perform an essential role in bringing communities closer together,” she said.

For more information about the ‘thriving suburbs’ program, visit the website.