City of Mandurah backs funding deal for Mandurah Performing Arts Centre despite fears of ‘limiting’ potential

Key points

• Mandurah council has voted 7-4 to endorse a new funding agreement with the Mandurah Performing Arts Centre, despite concerns that subsidies could limit its potential. The deal replaces a five-year agreement that expired on June 30 and runs to 2036.
• The city will pay the centre $844,295 a year. The centre will build reserves from surpluses and hire income to reduce reliance on city funds.
• Councillor Jacob Cumberworth opposed the deal, arguing the subsidies were excessive.