Saturday 1 July 2023
BMX TRACK HAS MEREDITH GEARED UP FOR ADVENTURE
Daredevils of all ages will soon be defying gravity on their bikes and skateboards in Meredith, thanks to a brand-new BMX track, playspace and upgraded skatepark at Meredith Recreation Reserve.
Member for Eureka Michaela Settle today joined Golden Plains Shire Council Mayor, Cr Brett Cunningham to officially open the Meredith BMX Track, Skatepark and Playspace, made possible by a $420,000 investment from the Victorian Government’s Community Support Fund.
The idea for the project was first proposed by Meredith Primary School students and Mayoral Youth Award winners Harley Murfitt and Max Love, who dreamed of building bigger and better facilities for BMX riders in the town.
Those dreams have now come true, with a new BMX track and playspace installed at the reserve, as well as upgrades to the existing basketball area and skatepark.
That means locals now have a BMX track of more than 100 metres suited for beginner to intermediate riders, featuring 1.2 metre-high box jumps, a mogul run and starting platforms, and a playspace with seating, and shade trees.
These upgrades make Meredith Recreation Reserve a perfect spot for the community to come together to ride, skateboard, practise their hoops, play, and relax.
It’s part of more than $1.9 billion invested by the Victoria Government in community sport and active recreation infrastructure since 2014.
Investments like these are all about creating jobs, stimulating local economies, levelling the playing field, and fast-tracking community projects by improving the health, wellbeing, and social outcomes for Victorian communities.
Michaela Settle MP also acknowledged Golden Plains Shire Council for its commitment and financial contribution of more than $480,000 to the project.
For more information about infrastructure grant opportunities available through the Victorian Government visit sport.vic.gov.au
Quotes attributable to Member for Eureka Michaela Settle
“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.”
