The Growing Suburbs Fund (GSF) has invested $250 million in critical infrastructure for ten of Victoria's fastest-growing councils over the last five years.
Since 2015 the GSF has:
- Funded 193 community infrastructure projects
- Created more than 6750 jobs
- Leveraged more than $660 million in investment
Expansion
A new $25 million six-month extension to the Fund was announced by the Victorian Government on 3 June 2020.
The fund is expanding to cover six peri-urban councils that face similar population growth and infrastructure challenges.
The ten eligible interface councils are: Cardinia, Casey, Hume Council, Melton, Mitchell Council, Mornington Peninsula, Nillumbik, Whittlesea, Wyndham and Yarra Ranges.
The six eligible peri-urban councils are: Bass Coast, Baw Baw, Macedon Ranges, Moorabool, Golden Plains and Surf Coast Shire.
Together, the interface and peri urban councils are home to 30.4 per cent of Victoria’s population, or 2.7 million people.
Guidelines for Applicants
The expanded fund will prioritise “shovel-ready” projects that will have immediate economic and social impact.
Guidelines for the 2020-21 Growing Suburbs Fund are here.
Start new application here.
Return to a previously started application here.
There are several different types of projects eligible for the GSF. They can include:
- Community centres, including health centres and libraries
- Multi-use sports pavilions and facilities
- Parks and playgrounds
- Streetscape upgrades
2019/20 Funding Round - Successful Projects
Cardinia Shire Council
| Project Name | GSF Funding Amount | Total Project Value |
|---|---|---|
| My Place Youth Facility Expansion and Relocation Project | $3,000,000 | $6,080,000 |
| Officer South Integrated Child and Family Centre | $1,500,000 | $7,784,149 |
| Officer District Park | $2,200,000 | $5,175,424 |
Casey City Council
| Project Name | GSF Funding Amount | Total Project Value |
|---|---|---|
| Selandra Rise Active Open Space Community Pavilion Development | $1,500,000 | $9,787,843 |
Cranbourne North Active Open Space Reserve (Tulliallan estate) | $3,324,658 | $10,809,900 |
Hume City Council
| Project Name | GSF Funding Amount | Total Project Value |
|---|---|---|
| Kalkallo North Community Centre | $ 2,000,000 | $8,750,000 |
| Greenvale Recreation Reserve Playspace | $500,000 | $850,000 |
| Cloverton Recreation Reserve Pavilion | $1,495,000 | $2,990,000 |
| Gladstone Park Pavilion Redevelopment | $400,000 | $750,000 |
| Goonawarra Neighbourhood House Redevelopment | $228,600 | $258,600 |
Melton City Council
| Project Name | GSF Funding Amount | Total Project Value |
|---|---|---|
| Eynesbury Station Early Learning Centre | $1,500,000 | $3,400,000 |
| Brookside Community Pavilion | $850,000 | $1,300,000 |
| Melton Recycling Facility | $3,000,000 | $7,750,000 |
Mitchell Shire Council
| Project Name | GSF Funding Amount | Total Project Value |
|---|---|---|
| Kilmore Rejuvenation - A Make Over for Sydney Street's Retail Core | $2,423,550 | $2,583,723 |
| Activation of Broadford Parks and Play-spaces | $720,000 | $720,000 |
| Taylors Creek Shared Path | $1,688,050 | $1,786,445 |
Mornington Peninsula Shire Council
| Project Name | GSF Funding Amount | Total Project Value |
|---|---|---|
| Somerville Active Recreation Hub | $742,500 | $1,485,000 |
| Tyabb Kindergarten Upgrade | $727,075 | $1,454,150 |
| Rye Township Plan | $3,250,000 | $6,500,000 |
Nillumbik Shire Council
| Project Name | GSF Funding Amount | Total Project Value |
|---|---|---|
| Eltham Sports Multi Use Community Facility | $ 1,414,267 | $ 1,414,267 |
Whittlesea City Council
| Project Name | GSF Funding Amount | Total Project Value |
|---|---|---|
| Development of Quarry Hills Regional Parkland | $2,500,000 | $5,000,000 |
| Whittlesea Public Gardens Revitalisation | $2,000,000 | $4,000,000 |
| Whittlesea Community Skate Park Activation | $375,000 | $950,000 |
| McLean's Road Kindergarten Upgrade | $500,000 | $4,500,000 |
| Lalor Streetscape Upgrade | $1,500,000 | $3,000,000 |
Wyndham City Council
| Project Name | GSF Funding Amount | Total Project Value |
|---|---|---|
| K Road Cliffs Master Plan Implementation Project | $1,500,000 | $3,042,000 |
| Truganina South East Community Precinct Masterplan Delivery | $3,000,000 | $26,200,000 |
| Riverdale Multi Purpose Community Centre | $2,000,000 | $9,138,144 |
Yarra Ranges Shire Council
| Project Name | GSF Funding Amount | Total Project Value |
|---|---|---|
| Monbulk Recreation Reserve Skate and Scooter Park Upgrade | $300,000 | $600,000 |
| Belgrave Lake Park | $600,000 | $1,200,000 |
| Mount Evelyn Community Sport and Recreation Pavilion | $1,900,000 | $5,000,000 |
| Elizabeth Bridge Recreation Reserve Ground Upgrade and Social Recreation Park | $700,000 | $1,400,000 |
Further information
For more information on GSF, please contact:
Sector Investment
Local Government Victoria
(03) 9948 8536
GSF@delwp.vic.gov.au