Residents in Hoppers Crossing are set to enjoy an improved Hoppers Crossing Library thanks to the Andrews Labor Government.

Member for Tarneit Sarah Connolly announced Wyndham City Council will receive an investment of more than $117,000 from the Labor Government’s Living Libraries Infrastructure Fund to make two rooms accessible to the community for study, work and leisure.

From Melbourne’s CBD through to rural and regional Victoria, the Government’s Living Libraries Infrastructure Fund is supporting councils and regional libraries to deliver more programs, upgrade spaces, build new libraries and provide mobile library vans so that more community members have access to public library services.

Since 2014, the Government has invested more than $47.1 million dollars into 120 library infrastructure projects, allowing a combined total investment with local councils of $345.8 million. 

Victoria is home to 281 public libraries, with around two million registered members and attracting 30 million visits each year.

For more information on the Living Libraries Infrastructure Fund and this year’s successful applications visit localgovernment.vic.gov.au/grants.

Quotes attributable to Minister for Local Government Melissa Horne

“Our public libraries make a real difference across the state, providing access to a reliable source of knowledge, creating opportunities for social connection and entertainment for local communities.”

“Investing in libraries helps build a lasting legacy by ensuring all Victorians no matter where they live can learn and stay connected.”

Quote attributable to Member for Tarneit Sarah Connolly

“We’re investing in expanding the library at Hoppers Crossing because we know how much it will benefit the community.”