#CommitToStage2NOW call to all parties

Published on 10 November 2022

As the state election campaign enters its final weeks, Macedon Ranges Shire Council is calling on the local community, sporting clubs, associations and representative groups to mobilise their networks and advocate to all political parties for stage 2 of the Macedon Ranges Regional Sport Precinct.

Mayor, Cr Jennifer Anderson said that Council welcomed the recent commitment by the Liberal Candidate for Macedon, Dominic Bonanno of $9.5 million if the Liberal-National Coalition is elected.

“We are absolutely thrilled with this announcement, however, the completion of Stage 2 of the project is not certain until we have commitments from all parties.

“Stage 1 construction is underway and on track to be completed late next year, but without the final funding required to complete stage 2, the project won’t include a number of important sporting and community facilities and features,” she said.

The precinct will encompass a 15-hectare regional park providing facilities for a range of sport and recreation activities.

Stage 2 includes three additional courts, change rooms, cricket nets, a function room, additional car parking, a practise oval, outdoor multi-sport courts, additional sports pavilion amenities and further landscaping.

“The sooner we can secure the balance of funds, we can get the ball rolling on the detailed design, tendering for a construction contractor, coordinating all the necessary permits and approvals while stage 1 is being completed and ultimately, deliver this vital community infrastructure sooner.

“Our local families, businesses and community groups are passionate about getting this project completed—this includes having the facility ready for tournament, training and event purposes for use during the 2026 Commonwealth Games.

“The local community and Council have been working tirelessly for many years to deliver a legacy precinct for this region; and we need everyone’s help to spread the word and call on all candidates to commit to supporting stage 2 if elected,” she said.

To get involved and find out more about the project, visit mrsc.vic.gov.au/MRRSP, sign the local community’s change.org petition and use the hashtag #CommittoStage2NOW on your social media posts to help spread the word.