Melton council is inviting residents to help choose the name of a new five-level community services building in Cobblebank, with six shortlisted options set to go to a public vote.
At its February 23 meeting, council resolved to endorse the naming theme “linking the name to a place” for the Hollingsworth Drive facility, which is set to open in 2027, following an earlier round of community consultation.
The first round of community engagement and consultation launched in November last year and attracted 66 votes on preferred naming themes, with more than 57 of voters backing a name which reflects local geography, history or identity.
A total of 108 suggestions were received, with council officers refining the list to five conforming options.
The shortlisted names are The Basalt Centre, Cobblebank Place, Cobblebank Community Hub, Cobblebank Connect, and Cobblebank Community Support Centre.
During its meeting, council resolved to add a sixth option, as suggested by Cr Kathy Majdlik, with Cobblebank Community Service Centre.
Cr Sophie Ramsey said the new hub’s name was as important as its role in serving the community.
“Once completed, the building 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,” she said.
“The building will service our local community well into the future providing a centre for social connection and support for residents and that is why it is important we have a name our community can connect with and feel proud of.”
According to council, the hub will address local health and community service gaps, provide fit-for-purpose office space and deliver accessible, co-located services for residents.
Council will now begin a second round of community consultation, inviting the community vote on their preferred name, before a final report on the chosen name is presented to a future council meeting.
For more information, or to have your say on the future hub’s new name, visit https://conversations.melton.vic.gov.au/naming-cobblebanks-future-community-services-building.
