Equine events in the Peel region and across the state have been bolstered thanks to the opening of stage two of the Murray Regional Equestrian Centre in Coolup.
The highly anticipated completion was celebrated by equine stakeholders at an official launch on January 30.
The Murray Regional Equestrian Centre redevelopment project will bring a world-class complex to the heart of the horse industry.
The centre project now enters into its third and final redevelopment stage which subject to further funding, will see the addition of three phase power, the design and construction of the Peel Events and Equestrian Arena – a multipurpose covered arena with water harvesting and effluent infrastructure, caravan effluent dump point, additional horse and cattle pens, and event parking improvements.
The Master Development Plan for the Murray Regional Equestrian Centre allows for the development of a substantial regional facility to cater for an expanding non-racing equine industry.
Stage two works have seen the addition of dressage and show jumping arenas, a horse wash down facility, horse and cattle pens and a large storage shed for user groups.
The cross country course was also upgraded, the centre’s four polocrosse fields levelled, additional power added to the site, new fencing installed on the South Western Highway frontage, the reticulation and pumping system improved and trees planted.
Member for Murray-Wellington Robyn Clarke attended the opening on behalf of the Regional Development Minister Alannah MacTiernan, while Member for Maylands Lisa Baker represented the Sport and Recreation Minister Michael Murray.
Also in attendance was the Member for the South West Region Colin Holt, as well as representatives from the Member for Canning Andrew Hastie’s office.
The Shire’s of Waroona, Boddington and Serpentine-Jarrahdale joined with the Peel Development Commission, Alcoa, Peel Harvey Catchment Council, Peel Chamber of Commerce and Industry, MAPTO, Murray Equestrian Association, the centre’s eleven user groups and Shire of Murray Councillors and staff to welcome the development.
According to Shire President David Bolt, the event’s attendance reflected the significance of the Murray Regional Equestrian Centre redevelopment project for the district and the wider Peel Regions’ equine industry, economy and tourism.
“The results thus far are a product of collaboration between the State Government, local government, regional organisations and community members passionate about the growth and sustainability of their interest, in their community,” Mr Bolt said.
“Stage two works have elevated the Centre to a regional status, ensuring the asset offers high quality, multidiscipline facilities for its equine industry.
“The Centre is now a functional, multipurpose equestrian facility in the heart of Western Australia’s regional equine district, the Peel region,” Mr Bolt said.
“It is anticipated that funding will be sought and future works scheduled as the need for the above amenities strengthens, which the Shire anticipates within the next five to 10 years.”
Stage two was proudly supported by the Shire of Murray, the State Government through the Community Sporting and Recreation Facilities Fund, Royalties for Regions through the Peel Development Commission and Alcoa.
For more information on the exciting development visit the Shire of Murray’s website.
