Demolition has commenced on sections of the Trentham Mechanics Institute beginning the building's $6 million transformation into the Trentham Community Hub.
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Works are ramping up on the site, with tree removal, sewer realignment and removal of asbestos now completed.
Hepburn Shire mayor Tim Drylie was joined on a site tour and official launch of construction recently by Macedon MP Mary-Anne Thomas.
"This is a major investment for Trentham and surrounds, and I'm thrilled to see the new hub underway," he said.
The building will incorporate a library, council customer service centre and large community hall.
"It will also feature a commercial-style kitchen, visitor information services, playgroup area, on- site parking, all beautifully situated in landscaped surrounds," Cr Drylie said.
"This $6 million project has significant community benefit, and stimulus opportunity for our Shire.
"We are very grateful for the funding from both state and federal governments towards this important community project."
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Regional Development Victoria has provided $3.5 million through the Regional Infrastructure Fund, with $1.1 million from the federal government's Local Roads and Community Infrastructure grant.
"I'm particularly pleased with the building design, which achieves a five-star Greenstar rating," Cr Drylie said.
"One of the strengths of this project has been the extensive community input into the design, including establishment of a Project Advisory Group of local residents.
"Another benefit of the design is incorporation of a back-up generator, to serve the community in times of power outage and ensure the building can remain operating."
Construction is expected to be completed by the end of June 2023.
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