Town of Port Hedland council delays community centre at Spoilbank Marina

The Town of Port Hedland will carry out more planning before preparing a concept design for a shared community facility at the Spoilbank Marina development. The motion to carry the concept design, which detailed the repurposing of a shed at the Marina into a shared community space and the construction of a smaller social area north of the shed, was struck down by the council on May 29. The design also proposed options for future expansion. Mayor Peter Carter said the design needed further development before it was implemented. “The council wanted a better understanding of the building and what it will be used for before moving forward,” he said. “It didn’t get up, it didn’t pass and the council wants a bit more time to work out the best solution so the whole community is involved in getting the best result. “You have these buildings in front of the multi-million dollar marina, so you want them to look nice but also be practical at the same time.” It comes after the town announced the marina development would include a $4 million interactive adventure playground for children and families. Construction of Spoilbank Marina is expected to be completed later this year.