MELTON & MOORABOOL
Home » News » Have your say now

Have your say now

Melton council is seeking feedback on designs for a new Diggers Rest Children’s and Community Centre.

The modern space is being built to support the growing needs of the Diggers Rest community, and will include kindergarten facilities, maternal and child health services, and a library lounge which will be the first of its kind in the municipality.

The Diggers Rest community is invited to have their say and help shape this new space for the community, with ideas sought to help influence the services and features offered in the new library lounge.

The community can leave feedback on how they might like to use the library lounge, what sort of programs that would be included like book clubs, craft or hobby groups, early years programs, or community information sessions on topics like health or housing.

You can also have your say on the concept designs for the site and its design.

Community consultation on the project is open now, and will close on 8 February. Feedback will be considered as part of the final plans for construction, which is subject to take place between August 2026 and August 2027, before the Diggers Rest Children’s and Community Centre is set to open in January 2028.

Details: https://tinyurl.com/43z29cx4

Digital Editions


More News

  • First bell rings at new school

    First bell rings at new school

    Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 531236 Wiyal Primary School in Frasers Rose opened its doors to its first cohort of students on Thursday 29 January Sisters Charlotte and Audrey…

  • Roadworks across Melton

    Roadworks across Melton

    Motorists are being urged to plan ahead as a range of roadworks and upgrades roll out across Melton over the coming weeks. Several projects are underway or are soon to…

  • Write on

    Write on

    Calling all writers, creatives, and storytellers alike. Moorabool is celebrating local storytelling as the Peter Carey Short Story Awards marks 10 years of recognising Moorabool writers through the Best Local…

  • My place

    My place

    Wasi Abidi grew up in Melton before moving to St Albans. Benefitting from a western scholarships program through Western Chances, Mr Abidi told Jack O’Shea-Ayres about home life, education and…

  • Royals focused on staying up

    Royals focused on staying up

    Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 514174 Melton South Royals are hoping to turn their Victorian Turf Cricket Association Roy Picone Shield season around, starting this weekend. The Royals, who…

  • Back to school zones

    Back to school zones

    Drivers across Melton and Moorabool are being reminded to slow down and take extra care as children return to school, with reduced speed limits now in force around school zones.…

  • Your voice, your needs: National Parkinson’s survey

    Your voice, your needs: National Parkinson’s survey

    People living with Parkinson’s and their families and carers can help shape future medical and allied health care through a national survey. Organisers are keen to ensure Australia-wide participation in…

  • Scholarships bridge education gap

    Scholarships bridge education gap

    As students return to school, some families in Melbourne’s west are struggling to afford textbooks and essential school supplies. A Greater Western Water (GWW) partnership with not-for-profit Western Chances aims…

  • West metro youth services boosted

    West metro youth services boosted

    The state government has announced a $33 million boost to early intervention, youth mental health and community safety services across the state, including a string of new initiatives focused on…

  • Long weekend driving crackdown

    Long weekend driving crackdown

    Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 206998 A 23-year-old probationary driver from Maddingley, found to be four times over the legal limit, was among scores of drivers nabbed for driving…