Upgrades to The Parkway Reserve in Caroline Springs have been completed, resulting in an accessible and fun recreational space for the community to gather.
City of Melton Mayor, Cr Steve Abboushi and Local Member for Kororoit Luba Grigorovitch MP officially opened the upgraded reserve on 19 December.
The $1.4 million upgrade was jointly funded by Melton City Council and the State Government through its Growing Suburbs Fund. Improvements include expansion of the existing play space with nature play elements and new equipment for kids to explore and enjoy. A new basketball court provides an activity space for older children and teens to come together and shoot some hoops.
Upgrades to footpaths allow for greater accessibility while improvements to grassed areas and picnic facilities provide welcoming spaces for residents to socialise or relax.
Improved landscaping features include increased tree canopy for shade and a diverse range of plants.
Quotes attributable to City of Melton Mayor Cr Steve Abboushi
"Melton City Council is driven to meet the needs of our fast-growing community by providing infrastructure that helps all our residents thrive." "Our local parks are so important for staying connected, maintaining healthy habits, and ensuring we all have opportunities to get out of the house and exercise."
"A priority for Council is that people of all ages and abilities are able to access and enjoy our parks and open spaces and this project is testament to that."
"The Parkway Reserve is a space we can all be proud of and is just another fantastic example of what can be achieved when there are strong partnerships between Council, and the Victorian Government.
