Liam McNally
The Melton Courthouse will become home to a major ice-cream franchise by summer.
The 130 year-old building underwent a $260,000 structural upgrade that brought the building up to standard for hospitality retailers.
Upgrades included electrical works, plumbing, new doors to decking area and a mechanical exhaust to the kitchen.
An additional $200,000 is funding a new alfresco dining space and deck, with works currently underway.
The funding for the building came from Melton council and state government revitalisation projects.
Melton MP Steve McGhie and Melton Mayor visited the site on Tuesday, October 11 to announce that Godfrey Attard will be opening an Augustus Gelato there by the end of the year.
The lease was awarded to Mr Attard after an expressions of interest process that council said was “competitive.”
This week, Council also awarded the contract for building a new $600,000 Kids Zone next to the
Courthouse. This will also be funded in partnership with the State Government.
Cr Kesic said council’s partnership with the Victorian government in delivering the Melton Town Centre Revitalisation project is bringing jobs and breathing new life back into our main streets.
“The Courthouse has been a local landmark for years and I’m so proud we can keep it going for
years more,” he said.
“We’re investing in Melton to make it a destination of choice for business, locals and tourists
alike.
“We welcome Augustus Gelatery to Melton and look forward to seeing this business bring more
activity to the Melton Town Centre.”
