Macedon Ranges council is looking to expand the Macedon Ranges Sports Precinct, with the project now out for tender.
The second stage is set to double the current indoor and outdoor offerings across the New Gisborne site.
On the western sports hub site, proposed upgrades include three new multi-use indoor courts; four gender-neutral changerooms; additional car parking; a dedicated drop-off zone; additional offices and other public amenities.
On the eastern sports field site, proposed upgrades include a second natural turf oval to the north of the existing oval and pavilion; two outdoor netball courts; and additional car parking.
Mayor Dom Bonanno said tendering out the works was a crucial next step to enable construction on the Sports Precinct, which was already being well utilised by local user groups.
“The sports precinct was envisioned to be a conveniently located recreational hub for the Macedon Ranges community, and it has already been extremely well-utilised by pre-agreed user groups as well as new groups coming on board,” he said.
“These planned upgrades will only further enhance the sports precinct’s ability to host key matches, training, events and more – I look forward to contracts being awarded and the first sod turning on this second stage.”
The second stage will be delivered through two separate contracts; one focused on vertical construction and the other focused on civil works.
The sports precinct’s first stage was opened in June 2024 and delivered a three-court indoor sports hub, a natural turf oval with an adjoining sports pavilion and other facilities.
The $17 million second stage is funded through the federal government’s Priority Community Infrastructure Program and $2 million from council.
“With the current high demand for court space, we expect completion of stage two works will further cement the facility as a key regional sporting facility, which will continue to provide benefits to the community well into the future,” Cr Bonanno said.
Council will continue to advocate to secure funding to fully realise all elements outlined in the Sports Precinct’s masterplan.
For more information, visit mrsc.vic.gov.au/MRSP
