THE Regional Aquatic and Sports Centre at Mernda has reached a milestone with architects in stage two of designing the state-of-the-art facility.
With stage one under construction, which will deliver the intersection at Everton Drive and Plenty Road in Mernda, stage two involves designing eight outdoor sports courts, six indoor sports courts and indoor seating, comprising 350 fixed and 1000 retractable seats.
After completion, the multipurpose courts will be used by residents to engage in leisure and wellbeing activities closer to home.
City of Whittlesea chair administrator Lydia Wilson said the facility would be council’s largest investment in social infrastructure, helping physical and mental health across the region.
The State Government contributed $20 million to the project.
“The delivery of the outdoor multipurpose courts and indoor stadium will not only begin to address our region’s current deficit of netball and basketball courts but also help boost sporting participation rates in our community, particularly for women and girls,” Ms Wilson said.
Ms Wilson said the appointment of COX Architecture, who’s portfolio includes some of Australia’s most prominent sport projects such as AAMI Park, MCG and Optus Stadium, was a milestone for the project.
Stage two works are expected to begin in the 2024-25 financial year.
For more information, visit www.whittlesea.vic.gov.au/rasc.
