Community Hub complete

THE Lexton Community Hub officially opened late last month thanks to funding from all three levels of government.

The facility includes a multi-purpose function space, commercial kitchen, outdoor play area, informal childcare and playgroups, and upgraded sporting facilities and change rooms.

The project cost $3.8 million with $1.85 million from the Federal Government, $820,000 from the State Government and $160,000 from the Pyrenees Shire.

Infrastructure, transport, regional development and local government minister Catherine King said the facility will allow more of the community to participate in events and activities.

“It’s excellent to see the Lexton Community Hub completed, enabling growing local participation in sports such as footy, cricket and golf,” she said.

“This fabulous facility will also host a range of activities and events, providing direct and indirect economic benefits to the community, local groups and associations.”

Pyrenees Shire Mayor Robert Rance said the space is an asset to the community.

“The community’s vision for the hub was to create a multi-purpose space for social events and activities to help people in remote areas connect,” he said.

“The result is a state-of the-art facility with a new commercial kitchen, upgraded sports change rooms, an outdoor play space and space for informal childcare and playgroups.

“The hub is a wonderful asset for the Lexton community, who are really excited about using it long into the future.”