- Estimated project cost: $2,503,442 ($2.5M)
- Grants received:
- Australian Government Funding: $780,000 under Community Development Grant Scheme.
- Other Funding: $240,000 by the State Government of Victoria under Multicultural Infrastructure Project.
- BVV Inc. contribution: $1,483,442 by Buddhist Vihara Victoria Inc. in cash and in-kind (Volunteer Workers and Professional services)
- This facility comprises of;
- Seventeen classroom facilities (total building area 1200 Sqm.)
- Stage facility (56 Sqm stage for performances)
- Built-in operable (separators) in ground floor to divide classrooms during school operating hours.
- Upper floor 6 classrooms – separated permanently for classrooms, advanced education, share knowledge through discussions etc.
- Library, staff room, kitchenette, office room, AV room, storeroom, changing rooms
- This facility will also provide the opportunity for practicing meditation and learning Buddha’s teachings in a peaceful tranquil area away from main facilities.
- Opening ceremony is tentatively scheduled for Sep/Oct 2021)