Newman Youth & Community Hub

Project Description

This page provides project information and updates as works progress.

The Youth and Community Hub is a major community infrastructure project that will bring youth, community, recreation and learning services together in one central, purpose-built facility.

The Hub is expected to play an important role in strengthening Newman’s social fabric by giving young people, families and community groups more places to connect, participate and access local services. It is designed to support young people, families and the wider community by improving access to services, programs and safe spaces for connection, learning and recreation. By co-locating key facilities andContinue reading

Project Description

This page provides project information and updates as works progress.

The Youth and Community Hub is a major community infrastructure project that will bring youth, community, recreation and learning services together in one central, purpose-built facility.

The Hub is planned to include a mix of indoor and outdoor facilities, including:

Community Library
Youth Centre
Community Meeting Rooms
Creche and Playgrounds
Multi-purpose Sports Court
Community Garden and Seed Bank

How the Project Is Being Funded

The Youth and Community Hub is being delivered through a combination of Shire investment and significant external funding support.

The project has received funding commitments from both the Australian Government and the Western Australian Government, along with grant support from Lotterywest.

Confirmed external funding includes:

$15 million from the Australian Government
$7.5 million from the Western Australian Government
$4.65 million from Lotterywest

Together, this represents approximately $27.15 million in external funding, enabling the Shire to deliver a larger and more comprehensive facility while ensuring local investment is focused on long-term community benefit and value for money.

Project Update - June 2026 | Groundbreaking Complete and Site Works Progressing

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The Shire of East Pilbara has officially broken ground on the Newman Youth and Community Hub, marking an important step forward for one of Newman’s major community infrastructure projects.
The groundbreaking ceremony was held on Wednesday, 20 May 2026 at the future Hub site on the corner of Newman Drive and Iron Ore Parade, with community members, project partners and stakeholders attending to mark the formal start of construction.
Site establishment works are now progressing, with temporary fencing expected to be installed this week as the construction area is prepared for the next stage of works.
The fencing will help secure the site and allow early construction activities to begin safely. Community members travelling near the area may notice changes around the site as works get underway.
Once complete, the Newman Youth and Community Hub will bring together a community library, youth centre, recording studio, meeting rooms, recreation spaces and outdoor community areas into one connected precinct designed to support youth, learning and broader community wellbeing.
The project is part of the Shire’s broader Resilient by Design: Building a Sustainable East Pilbara initiative, which supports the delivery of integrated infrastructure and community projects across the region.
The project is being delivered through Shire investment alongside significant support from the Australian Government, the Western Australian Government and Lotterywest.
The Australian Government, Western Australian Government and Lotterywest are recognised as Major Supporters of the Newman Youth and Community Hub project.
The Shire of East Pilbara has officially broken ground on the Newman Youth and Community Hub, marking an important step forward for one of Newman’s major community infrastructure projects.
The groundbreaking ceremony was held on Wednesday, 20 May 2026 at the future Hub site on the corner of Newman Drive and Iron Ore Parade, with community members, project partners and stakeholders attending to mark the formal start of construction.
Site establishment works are now progressing, with temporary fencing expected to be installed this week as the construction area is prepared for the next stage of works.
The fencing will help secure the site and allow early construction activities to begin safely. Community members travelling near the area may notice changes around the site as works get underway.
Once complete, the Newman Youth and Community Hub will bring together a community library, youth centre, recording studio, meeting rooms, recreation spaces and outdoor community areas into one connected precinct designed to support youth, learning and broader community wellbeing.
The project is part of the Shire’s broader Resilient by Design: Building a Sustainable East Pilbara initiative, which supports the delivery of integrated infrastructure and community projects across the region.
The project is being delivered through Shire investment alongside significant support from the Australian Government, the Western Australian Government and Lotterywest.
The Australian Government, Western Australian Government and Lotterywest are recognised as Major Supporters of the Newman Youth and Community Hub project.
Project Update - February 2026

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The Newman Youth and Community Hub detailed design has been completed, with the tender released for the construction works. Tender evaluations will commence in February 2026 following the closure of the tender period.
The Newman Youth and Community Hub detailed design has been completed, with the tender released for the construction works. Tender evaluations will commence in February 2026 following the closure of the tender period.