Forrestfield’s Foothills Men’s Shed has received a $290,000 Lotterywest grant towards its new home at Hartfield Park.

The Foothills Men’s Shed has been operating at Anderson Road in Forrestfield since 2011 but has outgrown the current facilities, resulting in the restriction of memberships.

The grant funding will aid in the reconstruction of the new Shed, costing an estimated $720,000, with the remaining construction costs coming from the $5.4 million Federal election commitment for the Hartfield Park Master Plan Stage 2 and the City of Kalamunda.

Local Member for Forrestfield Stephen Price MLA presented the Lotterywest funding to Foothills Men’s Shed President Lee Stedman and Mayor Margaret Thomas at a morning tea last week where the Mayor thanked Lotterywest for its ongoing support of local community programs and services.

“It’s wonderful to see progress like this for such a fantastic group,” Cr Thomas said. “Men’s Sheds play a vital role in the health and wellbeing of men in our community.

“I’ve seen treasured friendships grow over the years and I cannot wait to see what comes next for the group when they relocate to their new location.”

Watch this space for updates on the project as they are confirmed.

For more information on City supported services and programs, call (08) 9257 9999, email enquiries@kalamunda.wa.gov.au or visit https://www.kalamunda.wa.gov.au/