Additional $4.9 million delivered for Kimberley’s Kununurra Aquatic and Leisure Centre

The Kununurra Aquatic and Leisure Centre, located in the Western Australian shire of Wyndham East Kimberley, is receiving an extra $4.9 million in funding from the State Government towards redeveloping the Centre to double the existing water space.

An eight-lane 25-metre pool will replace the existing six-lane 25-metre pool and there will be a new leisure program pool.

The State Government had already put $6 million towards the project as a 2021 State Election commitment, while the Shire of Wyndham-East Kimberley has contributed just over $3 million, and the Department of Communities has put in $170,000 via a Changing Places grant.

As well as the new eight-lane 25-metre pool, the redevelopment includes a dedicated tots pool, upgraded changerooms to meet disability access requirements and a covered barbecue area.

Works are expected to happen in 2024.

These new facilities will complement the $3.2 million water playground that opened in 2022.

WA Sport and Recreation Minister David Templeman noted "In a place like Kununurra, having a good pool that's big enough for the local population is very important.

"I know the expansion of the pool to eight lanes and the addition of a leisure pool will be welcomed by the community who really value the much-used facility as a community asset.

"In one of the hottest parts of the State, having a covered area for barbecuing is also a must.

"Of course, swimming is synonymous with living in Western Australia. So, ensuring people have access to aquatics facilities – for activities from lessons to training – is a priority."