The City of Whittlesea will build a brand new community centre in West Wollert to help meet the needs of a growing community. The centre will provide a safe and welcoming space for people of all ages and abilities to access services, activities and resources.
Wollert's population is forecast to rise from about 7396 people in 2023 to more than 33,700 in 2041, making the provision of essential community services a priority.
The population surge will increase demand for Maternal and Child Health Services and three- and four-year-old kindergarten.
In response this new facility, to be located at 63 Jardin Road, will offer:
Features of the new community centre in 63 Jardin Road, Wollert will include:
The new facility is expected to open in time for Term 1, 2027.
The stages of the project include:
The City of Whittlesea is committed to being leaders in sustainability. Our objectives for this facility include:
The West Wollert Community Centre will have a mini-branch library providing residents with access to Yarra Plenty Regional Library's extensive catalogue of resources.
The library will have dedicated spaces for people to work and study, as well as free public PCs and a printer/scanner.
There will be library staff on-site to assist with enquiries.
The West Wollert Community Centre is made possible through funding by Council and the Victorian Government through $6.75 million from its Building Blocks Partnership and $1.5 million from its Growing Suburbs Fund programs.
Corner of Jardin Road and Meadow Lane, Wollert 3750 View Map
Corner of Jardin Road and Meadow Lane , Wollert 3750