Zoe Moffatt
Sunbury has received a $3.1 million funding commitment from Hume council and the state government to upgrade the Senior Citizens Centre and Eric Boardman Reserve.
In an announcement on Friday, June 23, Hume council said the joint investment will provide Sunbury with the modern facilities it deserves as the population continues to grow.
Mayor Joseph Haweil said Hume council is committed to supporting Sunbury and to catering for the needs of all residents.
“[The] announcement shows that we are committed to supporting Sunbury as it becomes one of our most rapidly developing suburbs,” Cr Haweil said.
“With its ideal combination of CBD proximity and suburban living, it’s no wonder older residents don’t want to leave while young families are choosing to make Sunbury their home.
“We want to cater to those needs.”
Sunbury MP Josh Bull said they are thrilled to be investing in the Sunbury Senior Citizens Centre and look forward to seeing the positive impacts.
“Facilities like the Sunbury Senior Citizens Centre are critical to support and encourage community engagement and inclusion amongst the residents of Sunbury,” Mr Bull said.
“We are thrilled to be investing in the future of this brilliant organisation, and look forward to seeing the positive impact these well-deserved and long-awaited upgrades will offer.”
The Sunbury Senior Citizens Centre upgrade includes; multi-use spaces, new kitchen layout and coffee space, and improved outdoor spaces.
The Eric Boardman Reserve upgrade includes; the installation of an all-weather 400 metre synthetic track, which will allow training and competitions to occur year round.
The upgrades are being funded through a $1 million investment from Hume council and $2 million investment from the state government, including $600,000 from the Sunbury Bulla Neighbourhood Fund.
Cr Haweil said this collaboration has made the upgrades a reality for Sunbury residents.
“It’s a fantastic achievement that through collaboration with the [state] government we have been able to make these necessary and priority projects for council a reality,” he said.
