Soccer is receiving a boost in the Macedon Ranges.
As part of the state government’s Regional Community Sports Infrastructure Fund, Community Sports Minister Ros Spence announced 41 new projects will share in almost $24 million in the second round of funding.
One of the grants received by Macedon Ranges council is for $40,000 for planning the redevelopment of Romsey Park Sports Precinct Oval Two.
The plans include an upgrade of the turf playing surface, drainage and irrigation systems, as well as the installation of LED sports lighting.
The oval is home to little athletics, junior football and junior cricket, as well as the home of the Macedon Ranges Soccer Club.
“These projects will be a game changer for regional communities, giving them modern facilities they can be proud of,” Ms Spence said.
Macedon MP Mary-Anne Thomas welcomed the boost to local sport.
“These upgrades are a huge boost for our community giving local clubs the world class facilities they deserve to increase participation and continue playing the sports they love,” she said.
The fund is a game-changer for regional Victoria, with 67 infrastructure projects and eight participation initiatives now supported, as part of the more than $2.4 billion invested by the state government into community sport infrastructure.
