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# James Street Multipurpose Community Hub

> Shire of Esperance received $14,903,000 from Growing Regions Round 2 for this project in Esperance, Western Australia.

## Project facts

| Fact | Detail |
| --- | --- |
| Applicant | Shire of Esperance |
| Applicant type | Council |
| Round | R2: Growing Regions Round 2 |
| Location | Esperance |
| State | Western Australia |
| Commonwealth funding approved | $14,903,000 |
| Project type | Libraries and learning centres |
| Source | [Growing Regions Program Round 2 funded projects (September 2025), page 14](https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/growing-regions-program-round-2-funded-projects-september-2025.pdf#page=14) |

## What is the project?

The department's Round 2 funded projects list describes it this way:

> The project will deliver a multi-purpose space for cultural and community connection by co-locating a library and visitor centre and constructing a new café.

Applicant, location, state and funding are also from that list ([page 14](https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/growing-regions-program-round-2-funded-projects-september-2025.pdf#page=14)).



## Similar funded projects

- [Harvey Multi-Use Learning and Community Hub](https://growingregions.com.au/funded-projects/harvey-multi-use-learning-and-community-hub/), Harvey WA: $6,145,649
- [Hope Vale Aboriginal Shire Council Digital Services Centre Project](https://growingregions.com.au/funded-projects/hope-vale-aboriginal-shire-council-digital-services-centre-project/), Hope Vale QLD: $1,843,972
- [Newman Youth and Community Hub](https://growingregions.com.au/funded-projects/newman-youth-and-community-hub/), Newman WA: $15,000,000

## Planning something similar for Round 3?

Round 3 is expected to fund $250,000 to $15 million per project. If you have a similar project in mind, we can help you get the quotes, designs and evidence together before the guidelines are released.

Checked on 30 October 2026.

## Sources

- [Growing Regions Program Round 2 funded projects (September 2025)](https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/growing-regions-program-round-2-funded-projects-september-2025.pdf) (infrastructure.gov.au)

## Related pages

- [Harvey Multi-Use Learning and Community Hub](https://growingregions.com.au/funded-projects/harvey-multi-use-learning-and-community-hub.md)
- [Hope Vale Aboriginal Shire Council Digital Services Centre Project](https://growingregions.com.au/funded-projects/hope-vale-aboriginal-shire-council-digital-services-centre-project.md)
- [Newman Youth and Community Hub](https://growingregions.com.au/funded-projects/newman-youth-and-community-hub.md)

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