By Oliver Lees
A new multi-million dollar sporting precinct will be developed at Salesian College’s Sunbury campus.
Last Thursday, the Catholic school announced it had secured funding to demolish the existing pavilion to make way for a new multi-use space.
Salesian College principal Mark Brockhus said the development will benefit the school and the community.
“The new sporting precinct will elevate the school to the number one destination in Sunbury and the Macedon Ranges for parents wishing to support their children’s sporting potential, whilst providing first-class facilities for our Rupertswood sports clubs,” Mr Brockhus said.
The $5 million project will include a $2.5 million contribution from the state government.
Mr Brockhus said the pavilion would be just one part of the precinct, with a decision yet to be made on the rest of the space will be used.
“It will be more elaborate with boys and girls facilities and potentially a gymnasium but we haven’t reached the planning stage yet,” Mr Brockhus said.
Lakeside Stadium which is used primarily for basketball will not be developed.
Both the Rupertswood Football Netball Club and Rupertswood Cricket Club will utilise the new sporting precinct.
Sunbury MP Josh Bull said the funding will help local sporting clubs cater for growing demand.
“This boost will inspire more locals to join a sports club and join in the fun in Sunbury,” Mr Bull said.
