Construction has commenced on the new community services building in Cobblebank, which will mean City of Melton residents can access critical support services closer to home.
City of Melton Mayor, Cr Steve Abboushi toured the site this week with Federal Member for Hawke, The Hon. Sam Rae MP, State Member for Melton, Steve McGhie MP, and fellow Councillors, to view progress on the project.
The state-of-the-art, six-level building, which is targeting a Green Star Building rating, will provide important health and support services to the fast-growing City of Melton community and opportunities for local employment in the community services area.
Key services are likely to include mental health support, disability services, refugee and family support services.
Works over the next few months will include the installation of in-ground services and pouring of the slab, followed by the installation of precast columns which will see the structure start to take shape.
The project received $15 million through the Australian Government's Thriving Suburbs Program and $4.6 million from the Victorian Government's Growing Suburb Fund, with Council contributing around $53 million.
The new building is scheduled to open in early 2027. For updates, visit Cobblebank Community Services Hub.
Quotes attributable to City of Melton Mayor Cr Steve Abboushi:
"The City of Melton is growing rapidly, and with that growth comes the need for accessible, local services that support health, wellbeing, and social connection."
"Council identified a need for more accommodation to enable more community services locally, and we have been very committed to investing in our own facility, so that our residents can access these vital services on their doorstep."
"Council is proud to be delivering this purpose-built facility, which will mean our residents can be supported in a safe, inclusive and welcoming space, right here in Cobblebank."
"I'd like to thank both the Australian Government and the Victorian Government for supporting us in the delivery of this transformational project for our residents."
