The new $45 million police complex in Werribee will commence operation this afternoon.
As one of the largest Victoria Police facilities outside the Melbourne CBD, the new police complex will replace the former Werribee police station at 134 Princes Highway.
Werribee’s uniform police, transit police, Crime Investigation Unit and Proactive Policing Unit will move into the new police complex.
The Westgate Divisional Response Unit and Embona Taskforce will also move to the Werribee complex.
The new Werribee Police Complex was funded as part of the 2017-18 state budget.
Wyndham divisional commander, acting Superintendent Scott Colson, said the new Werribee Police Complex was “a facility capable of servicing the ever-growing local community”.
“The new Werribee Police Complex will enhance our strong connection with the community, by creating a more open and welcoming environment to foster more opportunities for the community to interact with police and help shape local priorities,” he said.
“Werribee police and divisional specialist units will now be supported with secure and modern accommodation, including dedicated crime investigation spaces, larger training and conference areas, improved forensic examination capabilities, technology-enhanced emergency management response, fitness areas and workplace support spaces.”
An official opening of the new complex will take place at a later date.
