The City of Greater Geelong is inviting input as it undertakes a project to shape the future of the Whittington Link social infrastructure.
A Concept Design Plan for a contemporary multi-purpose community hub to serve the Whittington community will be developed in partnership with the community and stakeholders.
Whittington Link is currently home to a range of services operating from a variety of stand-alone community facilities nearing the end of their useful life including:
- Bellarine Living and Learning Centre (Neighbourhood House),
- Apollo Place Preschool, and
- Whittington - City Learning & Care.
The time has come to work together to reimagine a facility for the Whittington community.
The City wishes to develop a concept design for an integrated community hub to accommodate:
- An early years service space,
- Neighbourhood house programs,
- Youth programs,
- Community activities,
- Improved connection with the Whittington Primary School, and
- Improved access and utilisation of the Whittington Link open space.
In order to understand current visitation to Whittington Link and priorities and ideas for the area into the future, the City is inviting residents to have their say by completing an online survey.
Greater Geelong Mayor Peter Murrihy;
Whittington Link has long served families throughout Whittington and St Albans Park.This is a great opportunity for residents throughout the region to inform the City of its vision.
Cr Sarah Mansfield, Brownbill Ward;
We've long understood the role that hubs of this kind play in helping develop a sense of community.So we welcome residents throughout Whittington and St Albans Park having input into what a future hub might look like.
The community survey is the first stage of the engagement process and is available to be completed until Friday 7 October by going to: https://yoursay.geelongaustralia.com.au/thelink
Residents interested in participating in future engagement opportunities are invited to follow the page for updates.
