Diggers Rest Children’s and Community Centre

• Project typeNew build
• Project valueMelton City Council funded plus $9 million grant contribution from the Victorian Government's Building Blocks
• Project scheduleConstruction to start September 2026 and facility to open early 2028
• Contractor nameAlchemy Construct Pty Ltd

Diggers Rest Children's and Community Centre will provide the space needed for 3 and 4 year old kindergarten for families living in the fast-growing area. It will also include maternal and child health services and rooms that the community can use.

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This new centre will create a welcoming place where everyone can come together, enjoy library programs, access essential services, and build lasting connections.

The centre will include:

• Kindergarten facilities
• Maternal and Child Health rooms
• Library lounge
• Community meeting space
• Car parking and landscaped outdoor areas 

Community consultation

We recently completed community engagement on the proposed designs.

For more information on community consultation visit Diggers Rest Children's & Community Centre on Melton Conversations. 

Funding partners

The project will be funded by:

• Building Blocks Partnership by Victorian School Building Authority
• Melton City Council
• Developer Contributions 

Location

280 Vineyard Road, Diggers Rest 3427  View Map

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280 Vineyard Road , Diggers Rest 3427

280 Vineyard Road , Diggers Rest 3427

Diggers Rest Children’s and Community Centre