Alcoa’s million-dollar boost for Waroona
Waroona residents, local to the Alcoa Wagerup Alumina Refinery in southwest WA, can look forward to a more vibrant and revitalised town centre after Alcoa contributed a total of $1m to help create a central hub for the community. Planned features include a fenced toddler play area, junior playground, all-ages skate park and pump track, shaded picnic area with barbecues, grassed open space, events and pop- up area, Noongar six seasons garden, accessible toilets, pathways, shelters and seating, as well as RV facilities including rest areas and overnight parking. Earthworks are currently underway, with most construction estimated for completion by the end of this year. Shire of Waroona president Cr Mike Walmsley says the extra funding support will enable the…