Thursday, 9 March 2023

Armstrong Creek library

Darren CHEESEMAN (South Barwon) (10:01): It was a pleasure to see construction underway on the new Armstrong Creek library and learning hub. This is a $22 million build that has $1.5 million invested from the Andrews Labor government’s Living Libraries Fund. I was proud to advocate for this project through my community petition, which attracted hundreds of signatures from the Armstrong Creek area. Thank you to everyone who added their name in support of this library campaign.

Libraries have changed a lot since I was young. They have historically been quiet, studious places to borrow books and to sit quietly reading. Today they are vibrant hubs with lots of chatting and engagement and lots of people accessing the library to access other government services. The Armstrong Creek library and learning hub will comprise many contemporary amenities, including a children’s story time area, multipurpose spaces, outdoor terraces and creative and program spaces. It will also be a 5-star environmentally designed construction site. It will service a population of up to 55,000 in the Armstrong Creek growth area, and I look forward to this library servicing this community for many decades to come.