Delivering local commitments

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Geoff Baker's plan for South Perth

Delivering for Local Schools

  • $30 million to Como Secondary College to deliver state of the art infrastructure and facilities.
  • $125,000 to Como Primary School for capital works upgrades.
  • $50,000 to St Columba’s Primary School for new fencing.
  • $125,000 to South Perth Primary School for resurfacing the basketball courts.
  • $120,000 to Manning Primary School for new cricket nets.
  • $125,000 to Kensington Primary School for air conditioning.
  • $100,000 to Collier Primary School for a car park upgrade, new carpet, and pinboards.
  • $50,000 to Clontarf College for music equipment.
  • $20,000 to McDougall Kindy for crash mats, books, and a security alarm.
  • $300,000 to Curtin Primary School for a nature play area.

Delivering on Crime and Safety 

  • $22.5 million for more CCTV cameras and high-tech hoon noise camera technology in high priority areas including South Perth. 
  • $24 million for upgrades to WA PCYCs, supporting Kensington PCYC to continue its great work for young people in South Perth.
  • $30,000 for an ANPR camera on Mill Point Road.
  • $75,000 for a mobile CCTV camera.
  • $50,000 for safety lighting across South Perth.

Delivering on Transport Infrastructure

  • $200 million for the Canning Bridge Bus Interchange.
  • $107 million for Metronet on the Swan expanding ferry services to Matilda Bay and Applecross.

Delivering for Local Sports Clubs

  • $2 million to South Perth Rugby League Club helping more women and girls get involved with the sports they love, closer to home.
  • $2 million to commence planning for a new indoor sporting facility in Perth's inner southern suburbs. The new facility will cater to hard-court sports, including netball, basketball and volleyball.
  • $90,000 to Manning Bowls Club for new greens and lighting.
  • $125,000 to Como Bowls Club for greens expansion and club upgrades.
  • $25,000 to Manning Rippers Football Club for a spectator awning.
  • $20,000 to Hensman Park Tennis Club for solar panels and a battery.
  • $30,000 to Trinity Aquinas FC & South Perth Baseball Club for new scoreboards.

Delivering for the Community 

  • $39.5 million in funding free public treatment at Ngala’s residential parenting service, allowing more parents to access early intervention mental health support and preventative services.
  • $10,000 to Manning Men's Shed for new tools.
  • $20,000 to the City of South Perth for shade at Manning Laneway.
  • $100,000 to Manning Senior Citizens Association for a bus garage.
  • $10,000 to Soroptimist International for new equipment.
  • $25,000 to South Perth and Manning Toy Libraries for specialist toys.
  • $30,000 to Como Theatre for a hearing loop.
  • $75,000 to Old Mill Theatre for new seats and carpets.
  • $10,000 to the South Perth Society of Arts and Crafts for a storage unit.
  • $60,000 to local environmental groups via the City of South Perth for tree planting.