Huskisson reserve may soon receive new and improved facilities in a major project proposed for the reserve in Lalor.
The $6.4 million project will include new multi-purpose pavilion, six new tennis courts with lighting, two hotshot-pickleball courts, a hitting wall, connecting paths and furniture, an upgraded car park, landscaping and utility upgrades.
Whittlesea council originally heard of a proposed plan for Huskisson Recreation Reserve back in 2022, where the project was expected to cost about $9.8 million and included six new tennis courts, , a new community sporting pavilion to service both tennis and sports oval programs, redevelopment of the car park and improvements to the pedestrian path network.
The existing two pavilions (tennis club pavilion and the cricket-football pavilion) will be demolished to make way for the new pavilion.
Early works including upgrades to power supply, communications, stormwater, and fire services will be made to the reserve.
Cr David Lenberg said the reserve hasn’t seen any major works in decades.
“In older areas, we need to upgrade our facilities,” he said.
Cr Lenberg also commented on the economic benefits of the proposed plan.
“The project is expected to directly create 12 local jobs with flow on effects. These are the sorts of opportunities I think are really important for our community.”
The project was approved by council and is expected to start late 2025 and be completed by early 2027.
