Melton Library and Learning Hub

The innovative hub consists of approximately 3500 square metres over two levels and is located at 31 McKenzie St, Melton. The building:

houses the library’s collection
provides lifelong learning and community activity with flexible spaces to cater for large and small groups
offers children’s programs and Maternal and Child Health services
uses the latest in wireless connectivity and well equipped computer training rooms.

It features sustainable design and energy efficiency:

a 5 Star Green Star accreditation from the Green Building Council of Australia
sustainable building materials and energy efficient design to minimise heating and cooling costs
it uses 52% less electricity
60% less gas
82% less water than with standard building practices
and produces 45% less in greenhouse gas emissions.

The facility minimises environmental impact through:

reduced light spillage
filtered storm water discharge
minimal noise pollution
no ozone depleting insulation
collection and reuse of rainwater (for toilets and watering the garden)
plantings of indigenous, drought tolerant species to enhance the external aspects of the building.

Funding

$4 million allocated through the second round of the Federal Government’s Regional Development Australia Fund (RDAF)
$1.5 million from the State Government under the Living Libraries Infrastructure Fund and the Community Support fund
$85,000 from Western Water under the Grant for Water Sustainable Urban Design program

Jobs

77 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) jobs during construction and 15 ongoing FTE jobs
the training and business incubator helps to up-skill the community and provides opportunities for economic diversification

Location

31 McKenzie Street, Melton 3337 View Map