By Alesha Capone
The Lawrie Emmins Reserve in Laverton North and Wyndham Cultural Centre will share in $4.5 million in funding from the state government’s Growing Suburbs Fund.
Tarneit MP Sarah Connolly said the government would provide Wyndham council with $1.5 million towards a youth precinct and gateway, including a skate park, at the reserve.
The precinct will also include a large plaza with seating, barbecue and picnic facilities, outdoor exercise equipment, outdoor basketball and netball courts, lawn areas, public toilets and car parking.
Ms Connolly said Lawrie Emmins Reserve was fantastic open space for young people to enjoy.
“This revamp will ensure it will be for many years to come,” she said.
Werribee MP Tim Pallas said the council would receive $3 million to upgrade the Wyndham Cultural Centre in Werribee.
The creative hub will be relaunched as the Wyndham Arts Centre, including a refurbished 497-seat auditorium, a 200-seat black box theatre and a new gallery space.
“I’m delighted the Victorian government has continued its support for our thriving community with these significant investments – the arts centre is a really exciting project to take place in Werribee,” Mr Pallas said.
Local Government Minister Shaun Leane said that since its establishment in 2015, the Growing Suburbs Fund has resulting in$913.2 million worth of local infrastructure built in Melbourne’s fastest-growing areas.
“Every Growing Suburbs Fund project we support helps deliver vital facilities, creates jobs and makes a real difference for our fastest-growing communities,” he said.
