This local RSL needs a home. Community groups say anywhere but here
A proposal to give a local RSL club exclusive access to part of a community center in Doreen has sparked controversy among existing user groups. The City of Whittlesea council has endorsed this plan, which is now open for community consultation. The RSL has been seeking a permanent home since its establishment in 2017, and the decision is expected to be finalized in July.
- ▪The Brookwood Community Centre is currently available for public hire and serves about 11 local groups.
- ▪The council's endorsed option allows the RSL exclusive use of one of the center's two main rooms, with restrictions on alcohol and food service.
- ▪Doreen RSL president Wes Wridgway expressed concerns about the emotional toll of the search for a permanent home.
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