Photo caption, from L to R: ACE Infrastructure Construction Manager, Pawel Bankowski; Cr Alison Joseph; Cr Janet Pearce; Deputy Mayor Kate Kendall; Federal Member for McEwen Rob Mitchell; Macedon Ranges Shire Council CEO, Bernie O'Sullivan; Cr Rob Guthrie.
Works on Stage 2 of the Macedon Ranges Sports Precinct have officially commenced, following the awarding of two contracts to deliver additional indoor and outdoor facilities.
The start of Stage 2 was marked with a sod‑turning ceremony attended by Federal Member for McEwen Rob Mitchell, and Councillors including Deputy Mayor Kate Kendall, celebrating this exciting milestone for the precinct and the wider community.
Stage 2 will deliver significant upgrades, including three new multi‑use indoor courts, four gender‑neutral change rooms, additional car parking, a dedicated drop-off zone, and extra offices and amenities on the western sports hub site. On the eastern sports field site, a second natural turf oval will be constructed north of the existing oval and pavilion, along with two outdoor netball courts and additional car parking.
Contractors have been appointed for both sites, with ACE Infrastructure commencing works on the oval site and Harris HMC appointed for the new indoor stadium. This strategic contractor split helps to share the substantial and specialised works required for each site.
Building on the first stage of works completed in June 2024, the second stage represents a major step forward in delivering a modern, regional sporting facility for the Macedon Ranges community.
Stage 2 is budgeted at $17 million, funded by $15 million through the Australian Government's Priority Community Infrastructure Program and $2 million from Council.
Once complete, the precinct will cater for AFL, cricket, basketball, netball, badminton, volleyball, futsal and other sports, while also providing hireable space for social and corporate events, supporting community connection, health and wellbeing.
Residents should be aware of staged construction, parking adjustments, and temporary traffic changes, with Council and contractors working to minimise disruption. Community groups, clubs, and schools are encouraged to stay engaged as the new facilities are expected to open in late 2026.
Quotes attributable to Deputy Mayor Kate Kendall:
"Stage 2 will significantly increase capacity and flexibility at the precinct, providing modern, comprehensive facilities for sports and community events across the shire."
"It's exciting to now have shovels in the ground for this next stage of works, and we look forward to seeing the new facilities take shape from here."
Quotes attributable to Federal Member for McEwen, Rob Mitchell:
"From the community's standpoint, this sod turn is a monumental milestone for the vision to build this regional precinct. With Stage 1 delivered by Council and the State Government, it has already proven itself an overwhelming success."
"I have been a long-time supporter of this project which has been driven by the community to meet our growing needs. That is why I have always showed my backing for Stage 2 and was proud to deliver our commitment of $15 million to the precinct."
"This project is a perfect example of what happens when all levels of government and the community work together."
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