Victoria’s City of Melton Council last week celebrated the completion of a new multipurpose soccer pavilion for the city.
Mayor, Goran Kesic and Minister for Community Sport, Ros Spence, officially opened the new soccer pavilion, which forms part of the MacPherson Park Recreation Reserve redevelopment.
Mayor Kesic said projects such as the pavilion supported local sporting clubs, connected residents, and improved physical and mental wellbeing, which was especially important as communities emerged from the COVID-19 pandemic.
“The importance of these types of community facilities should not be underestimated. They help create social connections and social cohesion, giving people a sense of belonging and purpose,” he said.
“These new facilities replace the existing pavilion, which was no longer fit for purpose, and comprise female friendly change rooms, a kitchen, umpires’ rooms, community social space, first aid and public amenities.
“It was Melton City Council’s objective to achieve a gender equitable, proud, safe and all-inclusive community facility and I am confident that we have accomplished this.
“We will continue to work towards building other inclusive community facilities and creating infrastructure that is well planned, equitable and meets the demands of our growing region.”
The $3.386 million development was funded in partnership with Council ($2.206 million) and the Victorian Government ($1.18 million from the Community Sports Infrastructure Stimulus Program).
