As we move into the winter season, Springvale is once again preparing to host one of our most beloved community events – the Springvale Snow Fest.
On Sunday 27 July between 11am–6pm, this award-winning festival will transform the heart of Springvale into a winter wonderland. With snow play areas, live entertainment, food trucks, community stalls, and amusement rides, it’s a day that truly brings our community together.
This month also marks NAIDOC Week, a time to celebrate the rich history, culture, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. In May, I was honoured to attend a flag-raising ceremony in recognition of Reconciliation Week. These events are important milestones as we continue our work on the Third Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan, reaffirming our commitment to reconciliation.
Greater Dandenong Libraries continue to serve as inclusive, welcoming spaces for all. They offer extensive multilingual collections in over 18 languages, including Arabic, Chinese, Hindi, Spanish, and Vietnamese. For those learning English, they also provide children’s resources and adult conversation classes. I encourage everyone to visit our libraries or explore the collections online.
In addition to these highlights, I’m pleased to share updates on several key projects and initiatives:
- We’ve completed audit and design work for an upgrade to Multicultural Place, featuring new street furniture, pavement improvements, lighting, green spaces, and recreational areas. While funding for delivery is yet to be secured, we are actively exploring grant opportunities to support this important project.
- Earlier this year, Springvale’s Lunar New Year celebrations were supported by a dedicated tourism campaign, which successfully attracted visitors and showcased our vibrant cultural identity.
- As part of Lunar New Year festivities, students from local schools created artwork reflecting what the celebration means to them. These designs were transformed into illuminated lanterns displayed in Multicultural Place.
- A new park concept is being developed to increase green and public space in the Springvale Activity Centre. This initiative aims to promote more pedestrian-friendly, community-focused environments.
As always, I welcome your feedback and ideas. You can contact me at AlicePhuong.Le@cgd.vic.gov.au or on 0429 059 974.
