A new community sport and recreation precinct in has been unveiled in Aintree.
The $15.3 million Aintree North Recreation Reserve was officially opened by Melton mayor Steve Abboushi and Kororoit MP Luba Grigorovitch on Wednesday, April 16.
This new reserve will deliver a district level active open space precinct for Aintree’s fast-growing community and will be home to several local sporting groups.
The reserve includes an all-abilities play space, public toilets, an off-lead dog park, a fitness trail and jogging track, a youth space with a skate park, soccer fields, a shared path network and a community sports pavilion.
Melton council invested $11.9 million in the project, with the Victorian government contributing $2 million from the Growing Suburbs Fund, and developer, Woodlea, contributing $1.46 million.
Cr Steve Abboushi said this new reserve will be an absolute game-changer, delivering a district level active open space precinct for Aintree’s fast-growing community to enjoy.
“Spaces like these make it easier for people of all ages and abilities to take part in regular exercise, social connection and outdoor activity,” he said.
Here’s a quick few of the new reserve, taken by Melton council.
