Members of Melbourne's eastern region today welcome the opening of the Realm Centre for Knowledge and Innovation as part of the Eastland Shopping Centre Redevelopment project.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development Warren Truss said the Australian Government invested $3 million towards the $7.7 million Realm project under the National Stronger Regions Fund.
"The Australian Government is investing $1 billion over five years to strengthen regions across Australia, enhancing economic growth and sustaining disadvantaged communities into the future," Mr Truss said.
"Realm is a first of its kind library, cultural, knowledge and innovation centre and is co-located with the newly developed Ringwood Town Square."
Minister for Foreign Affairs Julie Bishop said the Centre for Knowledge and Innovation would provide the community with access to cutting edge resources and the latest technologies.
Joint media statement: Innovation and knowledge at the heart of the Realm