Liam McNally
Sovereign Boulevard Reserve is set to receive an $80,000 dollar upgrade.
Minister for Suburban Development Melissa Horne, Minister for Regional Development
Harriet Shing and Melton MP Steve McGhie today announced the money for the reserve upgrade through the state government’s Living Local Fund.
The Sovereign Boulevard Reserve upgrade will improve access to a quality play and
recreation space, which Labor believes will encourage increased outdoor activity and foster social and community connections.
More than 400 projects across the state will be supported through the Fund, with $15
million available for suburban projects and another $5 million for the regions.
Local councils and community organisations have received grants of up to $200,000 for
upgrades to shopping strips, playgrounds, community gardens and public art projects, or to
buy new equipment or carry out minor refurbishment works.
The Living Local Fund is part of the Government’s Our Suburbs: Living Local and Our
Regions: Living Local Initiatives.
MP McGhie said the fund helps provide outdoor spaces that are important for community.
“The Andrews Labor Government is supporting Melton with the Sovereign Boulevard Reserve
upgrade because we know the community deserves good access to quality play and
recreation spaces, encouraging increased outdoor activity and fostering social and
community connections,” he said.
