The very first purpose-built community facility in the Molonglo Valley was opened last week, setting up Denman Prospect for an influx of future residents. The Denman Village Community Centre was officially opened by Member for Murrumbidgee and Minister for City Services, Chris Steel.
Capital Estate Development (CED) managing director, Stephen Byron, said a gap in community facilities in the growing area had highlighted the need for a space for residents and community organisations.
“Community is at the centre of everything we do here at Denman Prospect. With the addition of the Community Centre, the Denman Village precinct in more than a place to dine, shop and exercise,” said Mr Byron.
“It’s now also a place for people with common interests to come together to collaborate, create and learn.”
Designed by AMC Architecture and built by local company, Nikias Diamond, the community centre is set to “leave a legacy” for Denman Prospect residents and the broader Molonglo Valley.
Included in the facility is the Denman Village Early Learning Centre, which has been in operation since earlier this year, and the Community Centre, which will be managed by Communities at Work.
Communities at Work CEO, Lee Maiden, said the opening of the new centre represents the “culmination of many years of work”.
“Communities at Work has a long history of developing new and emerging communities in the ACT,” said Ms Maiden.
“The Denman Village Community Centre will play an important role in providing a place for people to connect and to build a strong, resilient and thriving community.”
With over 50,000 people expected to call the Molonglo Valley area home in the coming years, Mr Steel said the community is growing.
“As the Molonglo Valley grows, it’s vital there are places like the Denman Village Community Centre where people can connect within their community,” he said.
“The Early Learning Centre located within this facility will also provide local families with quality learning opportunities.”
Denman Prospect is around a 15-minute drive from Canberra CBD. Every home is installed with solar power and the development contributes to the Homes for Homes initiative.
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