Local groups and residents in the Molonglo Valley now have a new space to gather with Canberra’s newest community centre open in Coombs.
Welcoming the new space, Special Minister of State, Chris Steel said the new Coombs Community Activity Centre, located at the Molonglo Health Hub, had been established to host a diverse range of community groups, from parents’ groups, yoga classes, corporate functions, training sessions, celebratory events and general meetings.
“Having places for people come together is an important for new and growing communities like Molonglo to build a sense of community,” Mr Steel said.
“This facility provides 300m2 of privately owned space at the Coombs Community Activity Centre on Woodberry Ave for use by the community, including recreational, educational, artistic, social or cultural activities,” he said.
“This new space is just one of several community facilities that will be delivered in the Molonglo Valley over the next few years, with permanent community centres planned as part of the Coombs and Wright Village and another Community Centre and Library planned in the Molonglo Commercial Centre.”
Mr Steel said the new facility joined existing community facilities in the Molonglo Valley at Denman Community Centre, Evelyn Scott School and Charles Weston School – which can also be booked for community events.
“The Coombs Community Centre is fully furnished, with modern amenities and features,” the Minister said.
“It has a meeting room that can hold up to 100 people, technology for audio-visual presentations, kitchenette facilities and bathrooms.”
He said YWCA has been selected to manage hiring of the Centre, with bookings to be available soon.
Chief Executive of YWCA Canberra, Frances Crimmins (pictured) said the not-for-profit organisation was looking forward to the Centre becoming a place that served the diversity of Canberrans in the Molonglo Valley, “through providing space and support for community activities, linking people to services, and enhancing the already vibrant community in the area.”
