Assessing the current provision and utilisation of community facilities and services throughout Spotswood and South Kingsville. Identifying community demand and priorities for the future.

Summary of key issues and opportunities gathered to date

There is a variety of smaller community centres and facilities within Spotswood and South Kingsville, but no major community hub or library type facility. The area is catered for through nearby Newport and Altona North facilities, however, local demand for services into the future may require review.

While Scienceworks is not a community facility; there is opportunity to investigate how it may improve its activation and connection to the community.

Spotswood Community House and South Kingsville Community Centre are well used and accommodate a range of community groups and services - current utilisation / capacity and potential for further support / multiple use to be investigated

Slow Food Melbourne operate the local market and there is increasing local interest in food security and demand for community kitchen and garden spaces - explore community benefit from local school community gardens.

Key projects and initiatives

The following projects and initiatives should be considered due to their impact on community facilities and services:

1. Precinct 15 Community Centre

• A community centre will be provided as part of the Precinct 15 development in the future.
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