The Meredith Multi Playspace featuring an upgraded skate park and new BMX track was officially opened today.
Member for Eureka Michaela Settle MP and Golden Plains Shire Mayor Cr Brett Cunningham were joined by Meredith Recreation Reserve Committee of Management representatives, local school children, and Meredith resident Harley Murfitt to officially open the Multi Playspace.
This exciting community-driven project included an upgrade of the existing skate park, the development of a new BMX track, a new play space, basketball tower and installation of pathways, seating, a drinking fountain, shelter and landscaping.
The idea for the initial skate park upgrade was credited to Harley and former resident Max Love, who wanted to see improvements at their local skate park and took their idea to former Meredith Primary School Principal Stephen Trotter and Leading Senior Constable Craig Malthouse. The upgraded skate park design was presented to Council, who successfully advocated to the Victorian Government to make a commitment to the project.
The Meredith Multi Playspace is a partnership project, funded by $420,000 from the Victorian Government and $480,000 from Golden Plains Shire Council.
Quotes attributable to Michaela Settle MP, Member for Eureka
Harley and Max's idea has come to life. From a small idea by two local primary school students, it has grown into something amazing at the heart of Meredith.
I'm excited to see kids having a blast at the play space and improving their skills at the skate park.
Quotes attributable to Golden Plains Shire Mayor Cr Brett Cunningham
The Meredith Multi Playspace is fantastic for the local community, and community engagement has delivered a bigger and better result for young people in Meredith and surrounding towns.
Council is grateful for the support from the Victorian Government to make this project a reality, and the new equipment, along with the improvements to the skate park and new BMX track will be enjoyed by families, children and young people of all ages.