An exciting $3.7 million upgrade at Lawrie Emmins Reserve in Laverton North is now complete.
Wyndham Mayor Cr Mia Shaw, CEO Stephen Wall and Councillors joined Laverton MP Sarah Connolly and Minister Harriet Shing earlier today for the official opening of the reserve’s new Gateway and Youth Precinct, which has transformed an unused part of the reserve into a sporting and recreational hub.
The upgrade features a skate park, basketball and netball courts, a climbing wall and outdoor fitness equipment, offering plenty of options for young people to spend time outdoors and be active.
Residents can also enjoy two shaded shelters with picnic facilities, a spacious grassed gathering area with a volleyball court, newly landscaped surroundings, a toilet block, car parking and other amenities.
Cr Shaw said the upgrade delivered a great space for Wyndham’s young people – particularly those in Laverton North, Williams Landing and Truganina – to engage in sport and have fun.
“These fantastic additions to Lawrie Emmins Reserve have created a new valuable open space for our community and is a testament to our commitment to delivering high-quality recreational facilities for our residents,” she said.
“This project forms part of the broader Lawrie Emmins Reserve Master Plan that Council adopted in 2019, which has also delivered a redeveloped motocross track.”
Bemin Ward Councillor, Preet Singh, added: “This new reserve boasts fantastic new facilities our community will love and enjoy, leading to healthier and happier lives.”
“I encourage families to come and enjoy this fantastic new facility.”
Wyndham City thanks the Victorian Government for their $1.5 million contribution to this project.
Keep up to date with the progress of this project via Wyndham City’s Capital Works Dashboard: www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/capitalworksdashboard