To the delight of Epping residents, the Epping Community Services Hub has undergone a $750,000 renovation.
The hub, located at 713 High Street, Epping, was set up in 2016 as a place for partner organisations to deliver services to residents.
There are 13 organisations currently providing services, such as employment, disability, financial, mental health and domestic and family violence support, as well as emergency relief and family counselling.
Chief executive of the City of Whittlesea Craig Lloyd was joined by Thomastown MP Bronwyn Halfpenny, on Thursday August 8 to mark the refurbishment’s completion.
Mr Lloyd said the revamped Epping Community Services Hub provides residents with the support they need when they need it most.
“Rapid population growth and cost of living pressures have increased demand for many of the important services that are offered from the hub,” he said.
“These renovations will allow existing service providers to operate in purpose-built spaces that cater to the diverse needs of the community.”
The works included construction of three additional consulting rooms, two breakout rooms for partner organisations to use and an expanded office space catering for 10 new workstations.
There is also a new private waiting area, upgraded heating, ventilation and air conditioning system and a refresh of existing consulting rooms.
The City of Whittlesea contributed $375,000 towards the refurbishment, which was matched by the Victorian government through a $375,000 grant from its Growing Suburbs Fund.
Max Westwood
