Community members can have their say on the future of Sovereign Drive Recreation Reserve.
The City of Greater Geelong has presented the draft master plan for the development of the Mt Duneed reserve for public feedback.
Drawing on the Armstrong Creek West Precinct Structure Plan, the draft master plan seeks to transform the reserve into a “vibrant local destination for active sport and recreation, community gathering, and inclusive play – seamlessly integrating quality facilities with the natural landscape”.
The master plan proposes two Australian Rules football/cricket ovals (one of which overlaid with two soccer pitches), two netball courts, a community pavilion, practice nets and a Men’s Shed.
Cr Ron Nelson, who represented the Armstrong Creek community for seven years under the previous ward structure, said “this community really needs” the proposed facilities at Sovereign Drive.
“Within a 10-minute drive of these facilities live 32,000 people; it’s growing, and growing fast,” Cr Nelson said.
“It’s one of the fastest growing regions in the country and we definitely need more infrastructure… so it’s great that council is putting their hand up and investing in this community.”
While the reserve lies within Deakin Ward, Charlemont Ward councillor Emma Sinclair said Sovereign Drive was “very well accessed by the local Armstrong Creek community”.
“We currently have three clubs that are accessing that as an overflow site, the Barwon Soccer Club, Armstrong Creek United and the Sharks,” Cr Sinclair said.
“So it is significant that it’ll be developed for the Armstrong Creek community, and, as always, (we) really encourage people to jump on, have a look and let us know what they think of the plans.”
The community can provide feedback until 5pm Monday, September 29 at geelongaustralia.com.au/yoursay or at a drop-in session at the reserve at 10am on Saturday, September 20.
