Cobblebank Community Services Hub

The need for the Cobblebank Community Services Hub arises from a lack of fit-for-purpose office accommodation in the City of Melton. Many health and community service providers have expressed difficulty in providing services in the City of Melton due to the lack of appropriate, co-located accommodation in central locations.

Council has taken the initiative to develop the Cobblebank Community Services Hub to provide fit-for-purpose office accommodation for health and community services as well as commercial tenants.

The Cobblebank Community Services Hub will be located close to the Cobblebank train station which is serviced by an integrated bus network. The hub will be located within the Cobblebank Metropolitan Activity Centre, a thriving new urban precinct that will be home to the new Melton Hospital, justice and education precincts, and a significant retail and entertainment precinct at its heart.

The Hub is funded by Melton City Council with support from the State Government through the Growing Suburbs Fund.

Council is seeking a mix of tenants including health and community services as well as private/commercial providers. Council is looking for a range of service providers to address the current service gaps in the City of Melton to improve health and wellbeing outcomes for the community. Service gaps currently include services for family violence, mental health, disability, employment, alcohol and drug support, refugee support and culturally specific services for our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and culturally diverse communities.

Council remains open to hearing from prospective tenants; should you wish to discuss a future tenancy please contact Council

Yes. Community service organisations and private/commercial providers are being sought as prospective tenants.

In July 2024, Melton City Council approved a masterplan for the Cobblebank Community Services Hub. Council has engaged DesignInc as the architect for the project and the design process is underway. The designs presented on this website are conceptual. Council will continue working with tenants who have expressed interest to ensure it meets their needs.

7 May 2022: Expressions of Interest for tenancies open

24 June 2022: Expressions of Interest for tenancies close

March - June 2023: Consultation with prospective tenants

July 2024: Masterplan approved

2024/25: Construction process commences

2026: Hub opens

The operating model will be developed based on a mix of competitive commercial rates and reduced rates for eligible community service providers to establish locally.

The operating business model is being developed, however, it is fully expected the commercial rates will be competitive against the market rates for the local Melton area, which means community service agencies can be assured of leasing terms well below what would be paid in a non-Council subsidised building.

The management model for the Cobblebank Community Services Hub is being developed.