The state government has pledged $500,000 towards planning for a sports precinct at Sydenham Park in Keilor North, if it is re-elected next month.
Sydenham MP Natalie Hutchins said the planned sports precinct was a major step in the plans for Sydenham Park.
“We’ll invest $500,000 towards planning and upgrades, delivering new facilities that the whole community can be proud of,” she said.
Brimbank council community wellbeing director Lynley Dumble said the council welcomed the funding.
“Any development of the site would be subject to further considerations around budgeting for the project, native flora and fauna, and consultation with traditional owners to ensure the cultural heritage of the site is protected,” she said.
Ms Dumble said the council would undertake a feasibility study to determine what upgrades could be made to this sports precinct.
Sydenham Park is a 231-hectare reserve in Keilor North, bound by Jackson’s Creek, Maribyrnong River, the Organ Pipes National Park and the Calder Freeway.
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