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.
On August 21, mayor Steve Abboushi toured the site with federal Hawke MP Same Rae and state Melton MP Steve McGhie and 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 Melton community and opportunities for local employment in the community services area, council said.
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 federal government’s Thriving Suburbs Program and $4.6 million from the state government’s Growing Suburb Fund, with council contributing about $53 million.
“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,” Cr Abboushi said.
“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.”
The new building is scheduled to open in early 2027.
Details: melton.vic.gov.au/CCSH.
