Tuesday 8 April 2025

NAVIGATORS HUB CHARTS COURSE FOR A STRONGER COMMUNITY

The Allan Labor Government is helping to strengthen the Navigators community with the opening of a new community hub, ensuring locals of all ages and abilities can enjoy a wider range of activities and events.

Minister for Regional Development, Jaclyn Symes, today announced the opening of the Navigators Community Multi-Purpose Hub, made possible by the Labor Government’s investment of more than $300,000 as well as $200,000 through the Albanese Labor Government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure program.

The town previously only had the community centre as a place to meet, which posed issues with accessibility and suitability for events.

The new multi-purpose hub provides a modern, flexible and accessible building that will better meet community needs. As well as community functions, the hub will be able to host events for tennis clubs, book clubs, history clubs, playgroups and the local men’s group.

With flexible lighting, heating, plenty of storage, kitchen access and accessible facilities, the building provide an inclusive environment for social activities and helping to even further strengthen the community. 

By providing a venue for a wider range of activities, the hub will also draw in more people to visit Navigators, which is located 10 kilometers southwest of Ballarat.

The new Navigators Community Multi-Purpose Hub is part of the government’s record $45 billion investment in projects that are making rural and regional Victoria even better places to live, work, stay and play.

The Navigators Community Multi-Purpose Hub was delivered in partnership with Moorabool Shire Council, Boral Limited Community Bank Ballan and District Navigators Community Centre Community Asset Committee.

Quotes attributable to Minister for Regional Development Jaclyn Symes

“Hubs like this are the beating heart of our regional townships, and it’s wonderful to see that the Navigators community can now access everything they need under one roof.”

“Broadening local event offerings mean more opportunities to draw bigger crowds to Navigators, boosting local jobs and businesses, while showing off the exciting things the region has to offer.”

Quote attributable to Member for Eureka Michaela Settle

“The Navigators Hall has been at the heart of this community for many decades. I’m delighted that the new centre adjacent to the much-loved hall will give locals all the amenities they need to come together, socialise and celebrate this wonderful community.”