Glenroy Community Hub

A global benchmark for best practices in sustainable building design, the state-of-the-art community facility meets the highest environmental design standards and demonstrates the council’s commitment to leadership in acting on climate change.

With a net positive energy rating, the Glenroy Community Hub exceeds the organisation’s commitment to delivering net zero buildings.

As head contractor, Building Engineering established a plan for the project focusing on the social aspects of sustainability and equity, minimising the impact on the environment, supporting local business and promoting economic diversity and viability. This plan builds on Building Engineering’s Social and Sustainable Procurement Policy and framework and Equity and Diversity Policy through partnerships with local registered charities ‘Youth Projects’ and ‘I’m Still Learning’.

Features of the new hub include:

• Library
• Kindergarten
• Long day care
• Maternal and child health service
• Community health centre
• Customer service centre
• Neighbourhood centre
• A locally managed community garden
• Multi-purpose rooms available for hire

The co-location of these community services provides greater service offerings and social opportunities to the Glenroy community.