Funds welcomed for growing Hume community

The Hume community is set to reap the benefits of a Victorian Government local infrastructure fund, with more than $2.7 million announced for the City.  

The successful Hume projects to be funded through the Victorian Government’s Growing Suburbs Fund include: 

• Valley Park Community Centre in Westmeadows, which will receive $1 million towards its delivery. The community centre will support local service and program delivery, including maternal and child health and playgroups. 

• Progress Reserve in Coolaroo will receive $650,000 towards Stage 1 of its redevelopment. This stage is the first of three and will deliver new playspaces, a ‘nature play’ area, toilets, a covered picnic and BBQ area, as well as a connected and landscaped path network. 

• Sunbury Park in Sunbury will receive $250,000 towards an upgrade. This upgrade includes new pathways and fencing, a rest area with shelter, BBQ and picnic furniture, a ‘nature play’ area and new trees and planting beds. 

• Forrest Street Playspace in Sunbury will receive $260,000 towards an upgrade. This upgrade will see the inclusion of new shelter, picnic furniture, play space equipment, a ‘nature play’ area, a ‘ninja obstacle course’ and fitness equipment.   

• Village Green (Rolling Meadows) Playspace in Sunbury will receive $256,000 towards an upgrade. This upgrade includes new play equipment, a ‘nature play’ area, picnic furniture and a treed connecting path to create a walking loop. 

• Westmeadows Shopping Precinct in Westmeadows will receive $189,750 towards an upgrade. This funding will improve the amenity of the precinct by enhancing outdoor dining opportunities, introducing ambient lighting and improved landscaping.