Narrogin’s much needed $2m cop shop upgrade

Narrogin Police Station will receive a $2 million revamp after the McGowan Government all-ocated $13m dollars to upgrade police stations across regional WA. Police Minister Michelle Roberts said work was urgently overdue to give police safe, modern and secure facilities to do their job. Narrogin Police Station, which was built in 1968, will get a redesign and refurbishment of its custodial facilities. There will be repairs to water leaks and corrosion, as well as work on the exterior. Narrogin police Sgt Brendan Woodford said officers were were really looking forward to working in a more functional station. “The changes will ensure a more secure facility for officers and detainees, particularly in the custody area of the police station,” he said. Williams Police Station is set to receive $1m in funding, which will include security upgrades such as an electric gate, a CCTV system, and compound fencing. There will also be landscaping, remedial roof works, and refurbishment for change rooms, lockers, carports and a gym. Another $1m will go to Wagin Police Station, with a redesign and refurbishment including locker rooms, showers, a gym, and new heating and air-conditioning systems planned. Similar to Williams, the Wagin station will also receive security upgrades including an electric gate, a CCTV system and compound fencing. The works, which are expected to get started within weeks, are set to create an immediate boost for local electricians, painters, plumbers, builders and carpenters.