The game has begun at Armstrong Creek Sports Centre with works now underway to bring new amenities and spaces to Greater Geelong.
Construction on the new facility started on May 23 and includes four indoor multi-sport courts, a cafe and gathering space, changing facilities, a sensory room, and car parking once completed.
Member for Western Victoria Gayle Tierney said it was fantastic to see “boots on the ground and shovels at the ready” for the centre’s next stage of work.
“There’s a real sense of excitement in the Armstrong Creek community as work gets underway on this much-anticipated project,” she said.
“As this growing community continues to welcome new families, it’s vital that we invest in local infrastructure that supports health, wellbeing and connection.
“This impressive centre will have something for everyone; from team sports like basketball and netball to inclusive spaces for table tennis, parkour and community events.”
The centre will feature outdoor basketball and netball hoops, skating and parkour areas, informal and nature play spaces, table tennis tables and a large, landscaped lawn suitable for community events.
Greater Geelong Mayor Stretch Kontelj said recognition of Wadawurrung Country, where the centre is located, was at the heart of the facility’s design.
“The commencement of work on the Armstrong Creek Sports Centre marks an exciting milestone for one of Victoria’s fastest-growing communities,” he said.
“Just like the rest of Geelong, Armstrong Creek is brimming with passionate sports lovers, and this vital precinct will be the heart of their sporting future, catering to the region’s athletes for years to come.”
The project was funded through a $6 million federal government investment and the state government’s Regional Sports Infrastructure Program.
