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Woodworks a sight to see The Berwick District Woodworkers Club held their annual expo over the weekend, showcasing their incredible talents and handcrafted pieces. The expo, which was held at the Old Cheese Factory, attracted crowds from far and wide as the club continues to experience solid growth. Full story page 10
Leah Bolton with her “Cow Jumps Over the Moon” night light. A member for only 14 months, she admires the club’s culture of support, patience, knowledge and commitment. (418961)
Funding delays By Ethan Benedicto Delays in funding have seen changes made to the Hampton Park Central Community Precinct Master Plan, with the removal of the then-committed timeframe and costs, with plans to administer a new initiative when ready. Due to the lack of financial commitments in the last five years, the new update’s removal now aligns with the council’s current available resources, ensuring that the overall strategy remains realistic and sustainable. The Masterplan, which would see the redevelopment of local community infrastructure was dependent on whether the council received external funding, specifically from the State Government; currently, no sufficient funding is available.
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linked through said Main Street. The Town Square itself would be the main centre of attention for the community, with a plaza play space, a water and dry play zone, the River Red Gum tree open space with more nature-centric areas such as the two children’s play spaces and a storm-water garden. Stage two is the main building component, with the refurbished Arthur Wren Hall, a new Community Hub in addition to the already existing library and youth space. The Hub is planned to have two storeys, with multi-purpose rooms, maternal and child health services, consultation rooms, support services office rooms and bookable community activity spaces. Continued page 2
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sought to upgrade the precinct, which currently houses the Hampton Park Library, Youth Information Centre, Hampton Park East Kindergarten, Community House and the Arthur Wren Hall. There is a vision to have Main Street as a pedestrian-focused retail and community destination with the capability to support large events, as well as the proposal of an integrated community hub complete with existing and new facility spaces. Currently, the Masterplan has three stages of development, with future stages planned once the initial phases are completed. The first stage focuses on delivering Main Street and Town Square, which would see Commerce Drive and Robinson Crescent
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The plan itself was initially endorsed on 7 November 2019, was reviewed on 7 November 2023 and underwent an administration change in July 2024. The council in the Masterplan itself coined the need for changes and redevelopment with the growth of the suburb, which also means the increased “demand for its community facilities”. The council agenda states that the timeline for the project will be revisited once there is more clarity regarding the external funding opportunities, with council officers continuing to advocate for said funding from both Federal and State Governments. A major activity hub in the western fringes of the City of Casey, the redevelopment