The Growing Suburbs Fund (GSF) is a $200 million investment over four years in critical local infrastructure for communities in Melbourne's diverse and fast-growing outer suburbs.
GSF has already brought forward critical community infrastructure priorities since its introduction in 2015, and delivered projects that improve the amenity, liveability and resilience of interface communities, support connections, enhance services and provide local jobs.
It has funded local infrastructure such as family and community centres, town centre and civic revitalisation projects and open space and amenity improvements in 10 of Melbourne's changing and fast-growing outer suburbs.
These 10 interface councils are: Cardinia, Casey, Hume, Melton, Mitchell, Mornington Peninsula, Nillumbik, Whittlesea, Wyndham, and Yarra Ranges.
As a group, the interface councils on Melbourne's urban fringe have been experiencing significant population growth over the last two decades, with growth consistently doubling the state's average. This is expected to continue with more than 1 million additional residents expected to be living in Melbourne's urban fringe by 2031.
GSF grants are targeted towards high priority community infrastructure projects that contribute to:
- Stronger, more resilient and liveable interface communities
- Improved local economic conditions in Melbourne’s interface communities
- Improved capacity for councils to respond to changing community needs and demands
Applications for the 2018-19 funding round closed on 9 July 2018.
The projects that have been successful in receiving funding are set out below.
The projects
2018-19
- Comely Banks Recreation Reserve Pavilion
- Gembrook Leisure Park Playspace and Skatepark Upgrade
2017-18
- Cardinia Cultural Centre Redevelopment (PDF, 518.5 KB)
- Hills Hub - Emerald Community Centre (PDF, 304.9 KB)
- James Bathe Recreation Reserve (PDF, 325.8 KB)
2016-17
- Deep Creek Development (PDF, 534.6 KB)
- Emerald to Gembrook Multi Use Trail (PDF, 534.6 KB)
- Growth Corridor District Playground (PDF, 532.9 KB)
2015-16
2018-19
- Hallam Recreation Reserve Hall Renewal and Refurbishment
- Endeavour Hills Community Precinct Stage 2 (EH2)
- Cranbourne West Community Hub and Urban Heart
2017-18
- Chalcot Lodge Childrens Centre Redevelopment (PDF, 343.8 KB)
- Hunt Club Family and Community Centre Redevelopment (PDF, 1.5 MB)
- Jack Thomas Reserve Pavilion Development (PDF, 308.0 KB)
- Lawson Poole Reserve Multi-use Pavilion Development (PDF, 337.1 KB)
- Marriott Waters Family and Community Centre Redevelopment (PDF, 295.9 KB)
- Ramleigh Family and Community Centre (PDF, 367.6 KB)
- Sweeney Reserve Softball Pavilion Development (PDF, 324.1 KB)
2016-17
- Hunt Club Estate District Level AFL/Cricket Oval and Pavilion (PDF, 548.9 KB)
- New Autumn Place Family and Community Centre and Park Improvements (PDF, 549.4 KB)
- Strathaird Family and Community Centre Redevelopment (PDF, 549.2 KB)
2015-16
2018-19
- Cloverton South Community Hub
- Bulla Village Tennis Club Community Pavilion
- Galaxyland Playspace Redevelopment
- Hume Tennis and Community Centre Playspace Upgrade
- Craigieburn Softball Centre
- Connecting the Sunbury Town Centre
2017-18
2016-17
- Aston Recreation Reserve Development (PDF, 543.3 KB)
- Boardman Reserve Upgrade (PDF, 543.9 KB)
- Community Facility Accessibility Upgrades (PDF, 544.8 KB)
- Hume Global Learning Centre Sunbury (PDF, 542.7 KB)
- Sunbury Lawn Tennis Club Pavilion (PDF, 541.5 KB)
2015-16
2018-19
- Eynesbury Recreation Reserve
- Caroline Springs Community Facility
- Morton Homestead Playspace
- Bloomsbury Drive Playspace
- Marlo Drive Playspace
- Stan Payne Reserve Playspace
- Arbour Boulevard Reserve Playspace
2017-18
- Aintree Community Hub (PDF, 295.1 KB)
- Allenby Road Reserve Upgrade (PDF, 322.1 KB)
- Arnolds Creek Playspace (PDF, 313.0 KB)
- Bill Cahil Reserve Upgrade (PDF, 345.3 KB)
- Fraser Rise Community Hub (PDF, 309.0 KB)
- Hannah Watts Park Upgrade (PDF, 322.9 KB)
- MacPherson Park Redevelopment (PDF, 304.9 KB)
- Melton Central Community Centre Redevelopment (PDF, 362.6 KB)
2016-17
- Burnside Stage 2 Multipurpose Community Centre (PDF, 536.5 KB)
- Caroline Springs Leisure Centre Extension (PDF, 139.2 KB)
- Kenswick Drive Reserve Upgrade (PDF, 140.0 KB)
- Melton Botanic Trail (PDF, 138.2 KB)
- Scout Adventure Activity Centre (PDF, 146.0 KB)
2015-16
2018-19
- Wallan Youth Services Hub
- Wallan East (Relocatable) Early Learning Centre
- Activating Ryan’s Creek Reserve
- Kilmore Creek Pedestrian Bridge
- Wallan Playspace Upgrades and Half Courts Provision
- Centenary Drive Kilmore Playspace Upgrade
- Outdoor Exercise Equipment
2017-18
- Connecting Wallan Neighbourhoods - Connecting Neighbourhood Families (PDF, 316.0 KB)
- Connecting Wallan Neighbourhoods - Wallan Neighbourhood Off-Road Connection (PDF, 306.4 KB)
2016-17
- Broadford Community Centre Revitalisation (PDF, 167.1 KB)
- Greater Beveridge Community Centre (PDF, 167.1 KB)
- Wallan Town Centre Heart Public Realm Project (PDF, 167.3 KB)
2015-16
2018-19
- Mornington Community Hub
- Sports Growth Lighting Package
- Hastings Seniors Learning Hub
2017-18
- Balnarring Civic Court Reserve Master Plan Implementation (PDF, 293.6 KB)
- Dromana Preschool Expand and Upgrade Project (PDF, 327.2 KB)
- Hastings Streetscape Renewal Project (PDF, 336.0 KB)
2016-17
- Changing Places in Mornington (PDF, 140.2 KB)
- Emil Madsen Reserve Sports Facilities (PDF, 142.5 KB)
- Marshall Street Recreational Reserve (PDF, 141.6 KB)
- Oakridge Recreational Reserve (PDF, 124.0 KB)
- Wallaroo Reserve Rejuvenation Activate Spaces Project (PDF, 141.7 KB)
- Waterfall Gully Preschool Expansion Project (PDF, 125.1 KB)
2015-16
2018-19
- Diamond Creek Regional Park Playspace
- Eltham North Adventure Playground
- Greensborough Hockey Multi-Purpose Pavilion Redevelopment
2017-18
- Diamond Creek Netball Pavilion (PDF, 313.6 KB)
- Diamond Valley Sports and Fitness Centre (PDF, 324.3 KB)
- Eltham Central Precinct Community Sports Hub (PDF, 328.6 KB)
- Improving Community Connections in Diamond Creek
- Marngrook Oval Pavilion Development (PDF, 312.9 KB)
2016-17
- Civic Drive Precinct Community Facilities Development (PDF, 146.1 KB)
- Edendale Community Environment Farm Infrastructure Enhancement Project (PDF, 147.3 KB)
- Research Park Pavilion Redevelopment (PDF, 146.9 KB)
2015-16
2018-19
- Harvest Home Road Community Pavilion
- Urban Streetscape Improvements Project – High Street Thomastown
- Norris Bank Reserve Redevelopment
- Whittlesea Swim Centre Refurbishment
2017-18
- Mill Park Leisure Centre Redevelopment (PDF, 293.8 KB)
- Regional All Abilities Playspace (PDF, 312.0 KB)
- Thomastown Main Street Community Pavilion Redevelopment (PDF, 394.8 KB)
2016-17
- Community Facilities Solar Photovoltaic Roll-out (PDF, 125.2 KB)
- Janefield Community Centre Refurbishment (PDF, 149.1 KB)
- Mosaic Recreation Reserve and Community Soccer Facility (PDF, 144.0 KB)
- Oakbank Boulevard Playground and Township Link (PDF, 152.9 KB)
- Painted Hills Recreation Reserve and Community Soccer Centre Development (PDF, 145.0 KB)
- Playground Renewal Program (PDF, 144.5 KB)
- Urban Upgrade Streetscape Portfolio (PDF, 144.3 KB)
2015-16
- Epping Community Services Hub (PDF, 153.2 KB)
- Barry Road Community Activity Centre Extension and Refurbishment (PDF, 146.2 KB)
- Lalor Tennis Community Pavilion Development Project (PDF, 144.1 KB)
- Mill Park Lakes Community Pavilion Redevelopment Project (PDF, 145.6 KB)
- Playground Improvement Program (PDF, 187.7 KB)
2018-19
- Grange Community Centre & Reserve Enhancement
- Central Park Redevelopment
- Upgrade of Friar Place Park
- Upgrade of Golden Square Reserve
- Wyndham Youth Surfer Bus
- Glen Devon - Werribee
2017-18
- Saltwater Outdoor Youth Space (PDF, 306.6 KB)
- Tarneit Community Learning Centre Transformation (PDF, 300.8 KB)
- Truganina East Integrated Family Learning Centre (PDF, 306.0 KB)
- Williams Landing Reserve Integrated Sports and Community Hub (PDF, 307.9 KB)
2016-17
- Mainview Boulevard Reserve Pavilion and Community Space (PDF, 536.3 KB)
- Mossfiel Reserve Integrated Sports and Community Hub (PDF, 544.2 KB)
- Our Green Heart – Wyndham Park Transformation and Redevelopment (PDF, 536.6 KB)
2015-16
2018-19
- Yarra Valley Trail
- Warburton Mountain Bike Destination
- The Ridgewalk
- Esther Park Synthetic Soccer Pitches
2017-18
- Burrinja Cultural Centre Redevelopment, Upwey (PDF, 315.2 KB)
- Monbulk Community and Sports Pavilion (PDF, 315.6 KB)
- Queens Park Healesville District Playspace (PDF, 348.4 KB)
2016-17
- Belgrave South Community Sports Pavilion (PDF, 172.3 KB)
- Changing Places - Yarra Glen (PDF, 172.7 KB)
- Eastern Ranges Regional Football Facilities Upgrade (PDF, 172.9 KB)
- Upwey Tecoma Community Recreational and Sporting Hub (PDF, 170.8 KB)
2015-16
Further information
For more information on GSF, please contact:
Sector Investment
Local Government Victoria
(03) 9948 8536
GSF@delwp.vic.gov.au