The Edenhope & District Community Centre has been transformed from the former Mechanics Institute Hall into a modern, multi-purpose community facility that now serves as a central hub for civic, cultural, educational, and social activities in the region.
The redeveloped facility includes:
Library and tourism promotion space
Community function and event spaces
Meeting rooms
Commercial kitchen
Outreach and visiting service facilities
Audio-visual conferencing systems
Accessible amenities and children’s activity areas
A key objective of the redevelopment was to create a vibrant, flexible space capable of hosting a range of programs, services and events that contribute to community wellbeing, lifelong learning, and economic development.
While the main construction was completed with support from federal, state, and local governments, additional funding was later secured to complete the internal fit-out and finishing touches. These included:
Audio-visual and conferencing equipment
Stage and dance floor
Hearing loop
Library shelving
Retractable walls
Smart TVs, distributed audio, Xbox children’s area
New furniture and outdoor seating
Solar photovoltaic system
These improvements were completed in stages through to mid-2022, helping deliver a fully operational and contemporary facility for the Edenhope community.
Initial project planning: 2016–2019
Construction commenced: Late 2019
Building completed: 2021
Final fit-out and technology upgrades: Early to mid-2022
Australian Government – Drought Communities Program $700,000
Victorian Government – Living Libraries Program $600,000
Victorian Government - Regional Infrastructure Fund $333,000
West Wimmera Shire Council & Edenhope Community $864,000
76 Elizabeth Street, Edenhope 3400 View Map
76 Elizabeth Street , Edenhope 3400