Powelltown Reserve Pavilion, Warburton Millgrove Sporting Complex, Yarra Centre Pool and Stadium will all be getting an upgrade as part new projects in the Yarra Ranges being funded by the State Government.
Member for Monbulk James Merlino announced the Yarra Ranges Shire council will receive a total $2.28 million towards four projects successful in this year’s Growing Suburbs Fund.
$1.5 million of the grant will go towards climate resilient buildings for the community, a $3 million project by Yarra Ranges council in conjunction with the state and federal governments. Eight buildings including the ones mentioned prior will be upgraded environmentally sustainable, energy resilient and thermally functional.
This means the buildings will help the community during natural disasters and extreme weather events including heatwaves and floods.
Local Government Minister Shaun Leane believes the funding will benefit Upper Yarra and other Yarra Ranges residents, whether it be giving them more opportunities to be outdoors or through climate resilient community buildings.
“Every Growing Suburbs Fund project we support helps deliver vital facilities, creates jobs and makes a real difference for our fastest-growing communities,” he said.
“It’s really important communities like Yarra Ranges have the infrastructure to support everyone that lives there.”
Mr Merlino said the Yarra Ranges is a great place to live, and he knows the Growing Suburbs Fund is only going to serve our reputation well.
“I’m delighted the Andrews Government has continued its support for our thriving community through projects like climate resilient cuildings for our community,” he said.
“These new investments will be great for families, children and everyone in our community.”
Wesburn Park Pump Track will also get a $470,000 upgrade, the addition of a 350-metre-sealed competition-grade pump riding track for riders of all skill levels. The track will include sensory lighting, lap timing and a big screen for leader boards and messaging, which will establish the park as a spectacular spectator event.
Yarra Ranges Shire Council will also receive $258,000 for upgrades to the playspace at Glenvalley Reserve in Seville including works to improve the play areas to provide opportunities for a range of ages and abilities, new seating, paths and access to the Warburton Rail Trail.
