Support for new centre

Edenhope and District Community Centre is closer to completion after $333,000 in State Government funding.

Regional Development Minister Jaclyn Symes announced the government would provide the money as part of a Regional Infrastructure Fund through Regional Development Victoria.

West Wimmera mayor Bruce Meyer said the money would enable people to use the centre as an educational hub, business incubator, library, function space and community centre.

“The money will go towards fit-out items such as a commercial kitchen, library shelves, telecommunication and audio-visual equipment, a stage and dance floor in the function room, retractable dividing walls, air-conditioning and a photovoltaic solar system,” he said.

Cr Meyer said the money would make a ‘huge’ difference to the centre.

“These fit-out items were things that we had always envisioned for this project and this funding ensures they will now become a reality,” he said.

“The community centre will be an asset for Edenhope.

“It will create a place for locals to gather and celebrate.

“It will also bring many long-term health and wellbeing benefits to the broader West Wimmera community.”

The project also received $700,000 from the Federal Government’s Drought Communities Program, and $600,000 from the State Government’s Living Libraries program.

Edenhope community is continuing its money-raising efforts for the centre.