Eddie Russell
The Cobblebank Community Services Hub has been given the green light to go ahead.
In a motion moved by Melton council at its July 22 meeting, the approval of the six-storey development means residents in Cobblebank will have access to health services and community spaces.
The hub is designed to address the gap in access to health services for residents in the area and generate local employment opportunities to ensure continued economic growth in the area.
An update of the design included a five star green rating and 60 basement car park spaces for the future service hub.
Councillor Bob Turner said the centre was moving towards its 2026 opening and would meet the necessary needs of residents.
“I’m proud to say the state of the art Cobblebank Community Services Hub is one step closer following approval,” he said.
“It will deliver the accessible and inclusive health and community services that residents deserve.”
The project, which costs more than $4.6 million, is paid for by the state government through its Growing Suburbs Fund.
The fund identified Cobblebank Community Services Hub as an important way to make health and wellbeing services more accessible to the local community as well as present office space for businesses.
Cr Turner said the booming population in the area meant the need for this infrastructure project was critical.
“Our city is one of the fastest growing municipalities in Australia and this council has a long term vision to ensure our residents have a strong network of allied health and human services.”
The next step of the process is to get a planning permit and award a tender to a construction company for building.
Cr Turner said there was plenty of appeal in the space for a range of businesses and groups.
“Eighteen prominent organisations have expressed interest in the hub, with services spanning mental health, disability, allied health and refugee family support.”
The 6000 square metre centre will be located on the corner of Hollingsworth and Stadium drives, near the Western BACE and Cobblebank Stadium.
Construction is set to begin in 2025.
