A Thriving Community Where Everyone Belongs
MEDIA RELEASE
23 November 2017
Melton Town Centre Stage 3 opening
Melton City Council will this week unveil the third instalment of the Melton Town Centre upgrades.
Throughout 2017, Council has been busy with refurbishments along McKenzie St, Melton, to make the area more vibrant, safe and accessible.
Key features of the refurbishments include consolidated public car parking, pedestrian priority footpaths, upgraded and additional lighting, and additional street trees and garden beds.
A new civic lawn space has been created in front of the Melton Library and Learning Hub for anything from picnics to public events.
City of Melton Mayor, Cr Bob Turner, said the upgrades had helped rejuvenate the Melton Town Centre.
“The renovations will help make the Melton Town Centre come to life, while creating a vibrant and safe space for traders, locals and visitors to enjoy,” Cr Turner said.
“Now that Stage 3 is complete, the town centre is really shaping up to be aproud asset for the local community.”
The McKenzie St upgrades follow on from stages 1 and 2 which saw a taxi shelter constructed, and the Palmerston St precinct redeveloped.
Concept plans for future stages being Bakery and Wallace Square precincts are being finalised following a community consultation process.
Media event details:
What: Melton Town Centre Stage 3 official opening
Where: McKenzie St, Melton
When: Friday 24 November
Time: 10.20 am
To celebrate the opening, Council is hosting a Christmas @ the Horse family fun day, from 3pm on Saturday 2 December.
Residents are welcome come along and enjoy fun and games, be entertained with Christmas-themed stories, live music and craft activities. Children can also get involved in the Christmas Art Trail.
For details, see: melton.vic.gov.au/Christmas-horse
ENDS
Melton City Council media enquiries (not for publication): Therese Allaoui – Media and Communications Adviser on (03) 9747 7132.
1 of 1