WARM WELCOME FOR LAKELANDS COMMUNITY HOUSE
Mandurah Mayor Paddi Creevey officially opened the Community House, unveiling a framed photograph of the new facility at Peet Limited’s award-winning Lakelands Private Estate.
Roving performers, face painters and live music kept the crowd entertained, and a special arts and crafts area also proved to be a huge hit.
Local community groups, including the Peel Volunteer Resource Centre, Neighbourhood Watch and the Lions Club of Mandurah, were on hand to share valuable information about the groups operating in the area.
Mayor Creevey said it was fantastic to see the new facility already helping to bring the community together.
“The Lakelands Community House was designed to provide a place for the local community to interact with each other and it was great to see so many people enjoy the opening celebration,” she said.
“This facility will provide a valuable resource for individuals and community groups alike, and will help build and maintain a strong community here in Lakelands.”
The Lakelands Community House, which is located on the corner Dalona Parkway and Jasper Way in Lakelands Private Estate, has been designed to cater for all members of the community including features such as wheelchair access, wide internal corridors and doorways throughout.
It also features a large open plan family room ideal for group activities as well as a smaller boardroom for both formal and informal meetings, with a well equipped kitchen to provide for catering needs. There is also beautifully landscaped backyard with a decked cabana, large sandpit and play area for young children.
Peet Limited Managing Director Brendan Gore said the Lakelands Community House was a great demonstration of what could be achieved through partnerships.
“The house has been made possible through a partnership between the City of Mandurah and Peet Limited and provides a valuable community facility for the local area,” Mr Gore said.
“It is very encouraging to see so many residents already submitting ideas for functions in the House and we look forward to seeing those come to fruition in coming months.”
The Lakelands Community House is already the new home for the Lakelands Sales and Information Office and will host future meetings of the Lakelands community group. It will also be available for use by other local community groups, and will form a hub for Lakelands and the surrounding neighbourhood.
Anyone wishing to hire the facility can contact Francis Tas at the Lakelands Sales and Information Office on 9581 8835, or City of Mandurah Recreation Services on 9550 3620. Alternatively, residents can visit the house on Mondays and Tuesdays from 2pm-5pm, on Wednesdays from 3:30pm-5pm, or on Saturdays and Sundays from 1pm-5pm.
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14 August 2008