尽管以增长和经济需求为例,国家资金停止,但珀斯市长仍坚持要更新老化会议中心。 Perth's mayor insists on upgrading the aging convention centre despite state funding halt, citing growth and economic needs.

珀斯新任市长布鲁斯·雷诺兹(Bruce Reynolds)重申,尽管西澳大利亚州政府停止了16亿美元的再开发,但该市的老旧会议中心必须升级。 Perth’s new Lord Mayor Bruce Reynolds has reaffirmed the necessity of upgrading the city’s aging convention centre, despite the Western Australian government halting a $1.6 billion redevelopment. Reynolds引述Perth的人口增长、旅游业扩大、对国际事件的需求不断上升等为关键理由, Reynolds cited Perth’s population growth, expanding tourism, and rising demand for international events as key reasons the upgrade remains essential. 他表示相信国家承认现代设施的长期经济价值,指出目前的中心是澳大利亚最古老的中心,没有进行重大大修,最终必须恢复其活力,以支持该市未来的竞争力。 He expressed confidence the state recognizes the long-term economic value of a modern facility, noting the current centre—the oldest in Australia without a major overhaul—must eventually be revitalized to support the city’s future competitiveness.