What's Happening March - May 2018

YANCHEP
COMMUNITY WELCOMES NEW FACILITIES
There has been plenty to celebrate
in Yanchep lately, with the eagerly
anticipated completion of three new
community facilities.
Yanchep Surf Life Saving Club
The Yanchep Surf Life Saving Club
(YSLSC) moved into their new
building, overlooking Yanchep Lagoon,
during the first weekend in December.
YSLSC President John Heesters said
he was extremely happy with their
new building and surroundings.
“It’s very exciting to finally be in our
new ‘home,’ in a spot which we
believe is the best location to help
ensure the safety of our community,”
John said.
“The club had certainly outgrown the
old building, but now we have a
new facility which is modern and
purpose-built specifically for our club
and our operations.
“For example, we now have a
dedicated medical treatment room,
which is the biggest and best of any
I’ve ever seen.
“Best of all, we’ll be able to grow our
membership, recruit more senior patrol
members, and offer our community a
better service.”
Council approved a $7.9 million
budget for the project, with the final
cost still to be confirmed.
The City would like to acknowledge
the financial contributions of the
following landowners for these three
projects, via the Yanchep Two Rocks
developer contribution fund:
Frasers Property Australia, Peet,
Yanchep Beach Joint Venture,
Capricorn Village Joint Venture,
Pindan Capital Two Rocks, Landcorp,
Primewest, Fini Group, Australand,
Zebra Properties and Townstyle.
The Yanchep playing fields have been eagerly awaited by many sporting clubs.
Yanchep Playing Fields
The Yanchep playing fields opened
in March, much to the delight of local
sporting clubs.
Members from Yanchep Redhawks
Football Club, Yanchep Redhawks
Cricket Club, Yanchep Junior Football
Club, Yanchep United Soccer Club
and Yanchep Little Athletics are all
benefiting from the new fields.
A children’s playground with shade
sails is expected to be in place next
month.
Council approved a $5.5 million
budget for the project and the
City plans to host an official opening
of the playing fields in autumn 2018
once user groups have settled in.
Mary Lindsay Homestead
At the time of going to print, the
redeveloped Mary Lindsay Homestead
building and public open space was
expected open to the public in
mid-February.
The building has been redeveloped
primarily as an art facility, with local
artists, schools and the Two Rocks
Yanchep Community Arts Network
(TRYCAN) expected to make full use
of the facility.
Pam Annesley, TRYCAN Chairperson,
said the group was thrilled that the Mary
Lindsay Homestead has been developed
for the cultural arts community.
“We’re planning workshops in
painting, drawing, polymer clay,
writing, journaling, photography, print
making and jewellery,” Pam said.
“We hope to have at least three Artists’
in Residence as well as children’s
school holiday workshops throughout
the year, and we will have a heritage
display area so school children can
learn about the history of the area.
“We will also hold solo and mixed
exhibitions for everyone to enjoy.
“A thank you must go to the vision of
the late Russell Perry and to the City
of Wanneroo for providing this cultural
centre for our community.”
The new Yanchep Surf Life Saving Club building has been welcomed by club members. Images courtesy of Martin Kennealey, North Coast Times.
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