Growing Suburbs Fund

2017-19 Applications Now Closed

How to apply

Applications for the 2017-17 Growing Suburbs Fund closed on Thursday 10 August 2017.

Funding Vital Infrastructure for Outer Melbourne Communities

The Growing Suburbs Fund is a $150 million investment over four years in critical local infrastructure for communities in Melbourne's diverse and fast-growing outer suburbs.

It will bring forward critical community infrastructure priorities, delivering projects that improve the amenity, liveability and resilience of interface communities, support connections, enhance services and provide local jobs.

It will fund local infrastructure such as family and community centres, town centre and civic revitalisation projects, open space and amenity improvements.

Successful Funding Outcomes 2017-19

The following grants have been approved under the 2017-19 Growing Suburbs Fund by the Minister for Local Government:

Cardinia Shire Council

Cardinia Cultural Centre Redevelopment - $3,000,000
Hills Hub - Emerald Community Centre - $1,500,000
James Bathe Recreation Reserve - $500,000

Casey City Council

Chalcot Lodge Childrens Centre Redevelopment - $375,000
Hunt Club Family and Community Centre Redevelopment - $1,005,000
Jack Thomas Reserve Pavilion Development - $1,780,000
Lawson Poole Reserve Multi-use Pavilion Development - $1,595,000
Marriott Waters Family and Community Centre Redevelopment - $590,000
Ramleigh Family and Community Centre - $1,185,059
Sweeney Reserve Softball Pavilion Development - $1,210,000

Hume City Council

Arena Pavilion - $2,015,000
McMahon Recreaction Reserve Development - $2,060,000

Melton City Council

Aintree Community Hub - $1,000,00
Allenby Road Reserve Upgrade - $300,000
Arnolds Creek Playspace - $300,000
Bill Cahil Reserve Upgrade - $300,000
Fraser Rise Community Hub - $1,600,000
Hannah Watts Park Upgrade - $600,000
MacPherson Park Redevelopment - $2,000,000
Melton Central Community Centre Redevelopment - $2,000,000

Mitchell Shire Council

Connecting Wallan Neighbourhoods - Connecting Neighbourhood Families - $225,000
Connecting Wallan Neighbourhoods - Wallan Neighbourhood Off-Road Connection - $670,000

Mornington Peninsula Shire

Balnarring Civic Court Reserve Master Plan Implementation - $290,000
Dromana Preschool Expand and Upgrade Project - $200,000
Hastings Streetscape Renewal Project - $1,991,000

Nillumbik Shire Council

Diamond Creek Netball Pavilion - $2,826,025
Diamond Valley Sports and Fitness Centre - $2,500,000
Eltham Central Precinct Community Sports Hub - $800,000
Improving Community Connections in Diamond Creek - $1,200,000
Marngrook Oval Pavilion Development - $416,650

Whittlesea City Council

Mill Park Leisure Centre Redevelopment - $2,000,000
Regional All Abilities Playspace - $1,000,000
Thomastown Main Street Community Pavilion Redevelopment - $2,000,000

Wyndham City Council

Saltwater Outdoor Youth Space - $200,000
Tarneit Community Learning Centre Transformation - $1,085,850
Truganina East Integrated Family Learning Centre - $1,215,000
Williams Landing Reserve Integrated Sports and Community Hub - $1,905,000

Yarra Ranges Shire Council

Burrinja Cultural Centre Redevelopment, Upwey - $1,250,000
Monbulk Community and Sports Pavilion - $1,000,000
Queens Park Healesville District Playspace - $500,000

The Interface Councils

Melbourne's ten interface councils are Cardinia, Casey, Hume, Melton, Mitchell, Mornington Peninsula, Nillumbik, Whittlesea, Wyndham and Yarra Ranges.

Melbourne's interface councils are diverse and are home to some of the city's most vulnerable communities. They play a critical role in supporting Victoria's population growth and economy, contain productive rural land and are responsible for 90 per cent of Melbourne's Green Wedge areas.

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 living in Melbourne's interface by 2031.