Re-imagining the vital Anglesea Hub
Council is working with the community to re-imagine the Anglesea Community and Health Hub and how it can be designed to better meet the needs of the community.
The McMillan Street precinct is important for the Anglesea community. It’s a place where community connections are made and strengthened — from kinder youngsters to senior citizens; The Sound Doctor showcasing a range of musicians; the active community house; community gardeners and Angair’s conservation efforts; and talented artists, historians and passionate locals representing various community groups. There is a diverse range of hub users, including people who utilise the various community health services and GP clinic.
Several buildings in the precinct are nearing the end of their structural life and there is some duplication of services and programs.
Council secured $200,000 of Victorian Government funding for a major integrated planning project, supported by a Council contribution of $50,000.
A draft precinct plan was endorsed for community consultation, and we have received more than 150 submissions and survey responses, as well as feedback from an Open Day in November 2023.
The draft precinct plan isn’t a final design, it is a concept to help people visualise the site during consultation.
Further engagement to explore design options is anticipated in March/April 2024. We propose to do this through a co-design process with interested community stakeholders.
Many businesses in Anglesea are unable to attract and retain workers due to a lack of affordable rental accommodation. As a result, residents are no longer able to afford to live in Anglesea including key workers such as teachers, doctors, nurses and permanent hospitality workers. This places pressures on businesses, services, schools and community clubs, and impacts services available for residents and visitors. The McMillan Street site provides an opportunity to provide affordable rental housing for these workers.
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