Construction is set to kick off on the long-awaited Mt Atkinson Sports Reserve in Truganina, with works transforming a 10-hectare site on Kirkpatrick Boulevard into a major new recreation hub for the fast-growing community.
The $19 million project is being delivered by Stockland on behalf of Melton council, supported by the state government’s Growing Suburbs Fund and will provide much-needed sporting facilities for an area projected to reach more than 20,000 residents.
Once complete, the reserve will feature natural turf soccer pitches, an AFL-sized oval, synthetic cricket pitches, practice nets, and a modern pavilion for both sporting and broader community use.
Landscaped gardens and walking paths are also included to complement the active sporting areas in a bid to create opportunities for casual recreation and community gatherings.
Melton mayor Lara Carli said the project marked an exciting milestone for Mt Atkinson.
“This is a much-anticipated project for the Mt Atkinson community, and I can’t wait to see it start to take shape,” Cr Carli said.
“It will provide a space for recreation and gatherings for the growing community…and will play a major role in building positive health and wellbeing outcomes.”
The Mt Atkinson Sports Reserve is expected to be completed in 2028.
