Police Minister Michelle Roberts, Police Commissioner Chris Dawson and Premier Mark McGowan at today’s station opening.
Capel’s new police station has officially opened its doors, boosting community safety in the South-West.
Premier Mark McGowan and Police Minister Michelle Roberts were joined by Commissioner of Police Chris Dawson today to officially open the station, located on the corner of Spurr Street and Prowse Road.
“Our unprecedented investment in police resources will ensure there are more police on the beat across the State,” said the Premier.
“The construction of this station has supported the local community through the generation of dozens of jobs and the police that are stationed here will continue to deliver a high standard of service to the South-West,” he said.
“Our police do a dangerous job under difficult circumstances and we are committed to giving them all the support we can to do their job safely and effectively.”
The station was constructed by Bunbury builders Devlyn Australia Pty Ltd, who engaged a significant number of local trades during construction.
It has been built using sustainable technologies and, over the course of a year promises to generate and deliver as much energy to the supply grid as it uses.
The new police station will operate seven days a week and includes an additional allocation of 800 staff above the South West District’s current authorised strength of 300.
“I thank the Commissioner, the police, and the contractors for all of their hard work,” said Police Minister, Michelle Roberts.
“The station is equipped with modern facilities including an emergency operations room, fully equipped to manage multi-agency incidents throughout the region.
“It is also strategically located to allow our traffic patrols ease of access to the Bussell Highway.”
