Thursday, 16 October 2025

 Gayle TIERNEY (Western Victoria – Minister for Skills and TAFE, Minister for Water) (09:41): It was a pleasure to visit Modularity by Rendine recently to check in on the exciting progress of the new Bloinks community hub and kindergarten. This is a fantastic community hub, and it will be arriving three years earlier than planned thanks to cutting-edge modular construction techniques. Backed by a $4.2 million Allan Labor government Building Blocks capacity grant, with the support of the City of Greater Geelong, this innovative modular hub will deliver a three-room kindergarten for 99 children, maternal and child health services, allied health suites and multipurpose community spaces. Constructed locally in Moolap, this project is supporting local jobs while ensuring that Armstrong Creek families will have access to quality early learning and vital support services right on their doorstep. This is a terrific example of what can be achieved when local and state governments work together. I look forward to seeing the Bloinks community hub open its doors to Armstrong Creek families in January next year.