Funded projects
R2 Growing Regions Round 2 funded project
Gippsland Lakes Shared Community Hub
East Gippsland Shire Council received $6,351,385 from Growing Regions Round 2 for this project in Paynesville, Victoria.
Project facts
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Applicant | East Gippsland Shire Council |
| Applicant type | Council |
| Round | R2: Growing Regions Round 2 |
| Location | Paynesville |
| State | Victoria |
| Commonwealth funding approved | $6,351,385 |
| Project type | Community hubs |
| Source | Growing Regions Program Round 2 funded projects (September 2025), page 13 |
What is the project?
The department's Round 2 funded projects list describes it this way:
The project will construct a new multipurpose community facility and outdoor event space, amenities and storage, as well as offices, meeting and social spaces, café, kitchen and serving area, flexible multifunctional space, deck, gym and wellness room, and community function hall.
Applicant, location, state and funding are also from that list (page 13).
Similar funded projects
- Seymour Community Wellbeing Hub – Stage 1, Seymour VIC: $15,000,000
- Library & Learning Centre: Baw Baw Culture & Connection Precinct Stage 1, Warragul VIC: $14,500,000
- Victoria Park Multipurpose Facility: meeting now & future community needs, Echuca VIC: $11,356,067
Planning something similar for Round 3?
Round 3 is expected to fund $250,000 to $15 million per project. If you have a similar project in mind, we can help you get the quotes, designs and evidence together before the guidelines are released.
Last updated 30 October 2026. Markdown version