Dordaak Kepup - Library and Youth Innovation Hub project
Overview
Dordaak Kepup is a new library and youth innovation hub in Landsdale, set to open in late 2025.
The facility will feature creative spaces like a recording studio, demonstration kitchen and gaming room, and include Noongar signage developed with local Elders and community groups.
The project has been supported by $6 million in funding from the State Government’s WA Recovery Plan to enable the Youth Innovation Hub, an EV Charge Up Grant of $12,046 from the Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety and a Lotterywest grant of up to $380,080 to further boost the offerings at the centre.
Please note. All images are for illustrative purposes only. Specification of the final build may vary.
Project news and updates
City secures funding boost for Dordaak Kepup
Update Thursday 14 August 2025
The City of Wanneroo has received a grant of up to $380,080 from Lotterywest in support of Dordaak Kepup library and youth innovation hub in Landsdale.
Completion of steelwork and roof purlins
Update Wednesday 19 February 2025
The highly anticipated Dordaak Kepup library youth innovation hub has achieved an exciting construction target, with completion of the steelwork and roof purlins.
State Government funding boost for Dordaak Kepup
The City of Wanneroo is grateful to have received an additional $3 million contribution to bring the first of its kind Dordaak Kepup Landsdale library and youth innovation hub to life.
Dordaak Kepup reaches exciting milestone
Update Thursday 12 October 2023
Detailed design on the Dordaak Kepup Library and Youth Innovation Hub is now complete, with the tender for construction set to go out in November.
A new chapter begins for Dordaak Kepup
Update Tuesday 15 November 2022
The concept design for Dordaak Kepup, the proposed Landsdale Library and Youth Innovation Hub, has been praised by locals during recent community consultation.
Project timeline
| Community engagement (phase 1 - location) | |
| March 2020 | |
| Community engagement (pase 2 - youth innovation hub) | |
| February 2021 | |
| Community engagement (phase 3 - concept plan) | |
| August to September 2022 | |
| Detailed design phase | |
| November 2022 to October 2023 | |
| Construction tender | |
| November 2023 to May 2024 | |
| Construction phase | |
| June 2024 to September 2025 | |
| Expected completion | |
| Opening date (TBC) late 2025 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where will the new Library and Youth Innovation Hub be located?
The Dordaak Kepup Library and Youth Innovation Hub will be located at 15 The Broadview, Landsdale, near the Landsdale Forum shopping mall.
When will I be able to use the facilities?
The new Library and Youth Innovation Hub is forecast to open by late 2025.
What can I do in the Youth Innovation Hub?
It is envisaged the Youth Innovation Hub will provide the following services or programs:
- Recording studio for music and podcasting;
- Gaming room and virtual reality;
- Multi-functional spaces for performance, events or education programs;
- Kitchen for cooking, education programs or demonstration events;
- Space for robotics and coding;
- Access to computers for design learning;
- Access to programs for audio and video production; and
- Meeting rooms and chill out spaces.
Where is the funding for the Library and Youth Innovation Hub coming from?
The total project cost is estimated at $18.38 million. The City has received support with $6 million in funding from the State Government’s WA Recovery Plan to enable the Youth Innovation Hub, an EV Charge Up Grant of $12,046 from the Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety and a Lotterywest grant of up to $380,080 to further boost the offerings at the centre. The City is investing the remaining funds of the project.
Project documents
Dordaak Kepup – Library and Youth Innovation Hub – Site Construction Plan
Dordaak Kepup - Library and Youth Innovation Hub - Interior plan
Dordaak Kepup - Library and Youth Innovation Hub - Artist's impression
Community engagement information
Dordaak Kepup - Library and Youth Innovation Hub - Concept plan from Community Engagement period
Dordaak Kepup - Library and Youth Innovation Hub - Online plan and community comments
Contact
Project Manager
Name: Mark Little, Senior Project Manager
Telephone: (08) 9405 5665
Email: mark.little@wanneroo.wa.gov.au
Room booking enquiries
Name: Darren von Bergheim, Coordinator Library Services
Telephone: (08) 9405 5949
Email: darren.vonbergheim@wanneroo.wa.gov.au