An upgraded Kyneton Skatepark could roll into town, following a commitment from the federal coalition to fund its upgrade if elected – with calls for Labor to match the promise.
The coalition has committed $750,000 to modernised the skate park
Macedon Ranges mayor Dom Bonanno said it is the first 2025 federal election pledge for the Macedon Ranges.
He said upgrading the skatepark was identified as a priority in a strategy adopted by the council in 2023, due to its poor condition.
“Participation of skate wheeled sports is growing in our area … our community and young people have put up with a range of challenges with the current aging infrastructure,” Cr Bonanno said.
“A new facility would give Kyneton a boost and support continued growth of these sports and promote safer participation and spectating for everyone and also develop an attractive and active youth space.”
Cr Bonanno said the council is finalising a “clear refreshed remit of conceptual or shovel-ready projects that we will be advocating for funding support to deliver”.
The council is calling for Bendigo Labor MP Lisa Chesters to match the skatepark funding commitment ahead of polling day.
“To kickstart this push, we would welcome bipartisan support for this Kyneton Skatepark upgrade to make it a certainty, no matter the federal election outcome,” Cr Bonanno said.
The skatepark was constructed in 2001.
