Narrogin gets funding to upgrade leisure centre

• Solar power to reduce operational costs
• Improved security with CCTV

The Town of Narrogin has received $560,702 from the State Government's Royalties for Regions Country Local Government Fund (CLGF) to upgrade the town's Regional Leisure Centre.

Planned improvements include installing a solar water heating system for change room showers; installing a solar power generator; replacement of the indoor heated swimming pool liner; and internal and external painting. 

The works would also improve accessibility to the centre's reception area and improve security through an upgraded alarm system and the installation of CCTV. The netball court would also be resurfaced.

Regional Development Minister Brendon Grylls said high quality recreational and sporting facilities were fundamental to retaining people in country towns and building regional communities.

"The improvements will help reduce the ongoing operational cost of the centre which will directly benefit the centre's users and the ratepayers of Narrogin," Mr Grylls said.

"The savings made on electricity and gas following the installation of solar power and heating, will allow the centre to plan for other activities and maintenance.

"This project complements another important project for the people of Narrogin - the restoration of the historic Town Hall."

     Fact File

• $140,702 provided through CLGF Regional Group 2010-11 funding round and $420,000 from CLGF Regional Group 2011-12 funding round

• Another CLGF Narrogin revitalisation project is restoration of the historic Town Hall

• Liberal-National Govt Royalties for Regions program is transforming regional WA with more than 2,500 projects and programs initiated

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