Tom Ingleton
Construction of the next stage of Mernda’s regional sports precinct is set to begin after the Whittlesea Council awarded a $42.14 million contract for the project.
Approved at the council meeting on March 18, the contract will fund four indoor and eight outdoor sports courts, along with supporting infrastructure, including bathrooms, office space, meeting rooms, a first aid room, and a kiosk.
Landscaping, footpaths, car parks, and connections between courts are also part of the project.
Whittlesea Council mayor Aidan Mclindon said the development is a major step forward for the local community.
“The Regional Sports Precinct is such an exciting project for our community, and I am delighted that we have reached this significant milestone,” Cr Mclindon said.
“These 12 new sports courts will provide all residents–particularly women and girls–with the opportunity to play their favourite sports close to home while fostering important social connections in their local community.”
The federal government has committed $11.5 million towards the indoor stadium and outdoor courts, while the state government has allocated $10 million for transport upgrades and another $10 million for indoor facilities.
Earthworks are well advanced, and the Plenty Road-Everton Drive intersection upgrade is expected to finish in the coming months.
