The construction of Deanside Children’s and Community Centre is set to receive a boost, with $9 million of state government funding announced.
The grant will be provided through a state partnership fund, with Melton council also committing $7.6 million to the project in its annual budget adopted last month.
Once complete, the centre will deliver early childhood and family services, including three and four-year-old funded kindergarten and maternal child health services.
It is also aimed at providing opportunities for community connection with the inclusion of multipurpose rooms that can be used for programs and events.
The centre will include four kinder rooms, maternal child health consulting rooms, multipurpose community rooms, and an outdoor play space.
Melton mayor Steve Abboushi said he was thrilled with the contribution to help deliver the project for the fast-growing Deanside community.
“This commitment will help ensure its timely delivery, and that our residents have access to the vital family and early childhood supports they need to thrive,” Cr Abboushi said.
“The new centre will provide 237 kindergarten places for pre-schoolers in Deanside and its surrounds, ensuring that our youngest residents have the best start to their education journey,” he said.
The centre, located at 28 Conservatory Drive, Deanside, is scheduled for completion in early 2027, with the kindergarten due to open in term one.
