Wollert residents will soon have a modern new space to meet, socialise and access essential services, with a new community centre on De Rossi Boulevard to open in January.
The state-of-the-art Wollert East Community Centre will support the booming population in the municipality’s north, according to council, and will include a purpose-built three‑room kindergarten, two fully-equipped maternal and child health consulting suites, a spacious community hall for hire and a beautifully-landscaped outdoor area.
The centre also includes sustainable features such as an e-water unit for chemical-free cleaning, solar panels and large skylights, council said,
Chair administrator Lydia Wilson said council is eager to welcome residents into the centre in the new year.
“With almost 15,000 new residents expected to move into Wollert and Epping North in the next five years, it’s so exciting to have this wonderful space to support our growing community,” Ms Wilson said.
The community centre in Wollert East is a partnership between the City of Whittlesea and the Victorian School Building Authority. The Victorian government is providing $2.75 million towards the development located next to Wollert Primary School, which is also set to open in 2022.
Locating early childhood services adjacent to the school will help local children transition from preschool to school and reduce the number of drop-offs for parents, council said.
