Mill Park library and Thomastown’s Main Street Reserve sports pavilion are set to be redeveloped, with Whittlesea council receiving more than $5.5 million from the state government.
The money has been given to the council through the government’s Growing Suburbs Fund.
The council also received funding for an all-abilities play space planned for Mill Park and the redevelopment of the Mill Park Leisure Centre.
Mayor Kris Pavlidis said the funding was a significant investment in important local projects.
“In this climate, where we are tightening our belts, partnerships with other levels of government to fund projects has never been more important,” she said.
The Mill Park library refurbishment, for which the council received almost $560,000, will include improvements to the children’s area, updated quiet study spaces and meeting rooms, upgrades to the Chancez Cafe area and improved lighting and air-conditioning.
The government has provided $2 million for the Main Street Reserve pavilion redevelopment.
The all-abilities playground planned for Mill Park has been given $1 million, and will feature play equipment for people of all ages and abilities, a picnic shelter, events space, a basketball/netball court and walking links.
