A brand-new community centre in Kalkallo is one step closer to being complete thanks to the Andrews Labor Government.

Member for Yuroke Ros Spence MP visited the site at the Kalkallo North Community Centre last month where works to construct this Council-led project are currently underway.

Once complete, this centre which is backed by $2 million in funding from the Andrews Labor Government’s Growing Suburbs Fund will include community spaces, a multipurpose activity room, preschool rooms, consulting rooms, and a training room.

In the 2021-22 State Budget, the Andrews Labor Government announced $50 million in funding for the Growing Suburbs Fund to continue supporting the infrastructure needs of Melbourne’s interface and peri-urban councils.

Since 2015, the Labor Government has invested a total of $31.5 million towards 35 projects in the Hume City Council area through the Growing Suburbs Fund.

To find out more information regarding the Growing Suburbs Fund, please visit: localgovernment.vic.gov.au/grants.

Quotes attributable to Minister for Local Government Melissa Horne MP:

“We’re investing in projects we know the communities in Melbourne’s fast-growing outer suburbs need, because it’s what they deserve.”

“We are creating a lasting legacy by ensuring all Victorians no matter where they live, have access to spaces where they can work, learn and build social connections.” 

Quotes attributable to Member for Yuroke Ros Spence MP:

“We’re getting on with delivering a new community centre in Kalkallo that will provide vital spaces for our community, as well as important preschool places for young families.”

“This centre will ensure residents in our community have access to the spaces and services they need closer to home.”