Contract drives regional sports precinct project forward
Published on 01 April 2025
Construction of the sports courts component of the regional sports precinct in Mernda will soon begin after the awarding of a $42.14 million contract.
The City of Whittlesea awarded the contract for the second stage of works to its preferred tenderer at the Council Meeting on 18 March 2025.
The contract provides for the construction of four indoor and eight outdoor sports courts, as well as a range of supporting infrastructure for players and staff.
This includes facilities such as bathrooms, office space, meeting rooms, first aid room, storage areas, reception, kiosk and an outdoor pavilion.
The second stage also includes landscaping, footpaths, entrances, exits, car parks and connections between the indoor and outdoor courts.
The regional sports precinct will allow residents of all ages and abilities the opportunity to play many of the sports they love close to home.
The project represents Council’s commitment to boosting participation rates, particularly among women and girls, by removing common barriers such as access to purpose-built facilities.
Earthworks to prepare the site for the second stage of works and are well advanced, and construction of the Plenty Road-Everton Drive intersection is expected to finish in the coming months.
The Federal Government has committed $11.5 million towards construction of the indoor stadium and outdoor courts, while the State Government has committed $10 million towards transport infrastructure and a further $10 million for the indoor stadium.
For more information on the project, visit the Regional Sports Precinct in Mernda page.
Quotes attributable to City of Whittlesea Mayor, Councillor Aidan McLindon:
“The Regional Sports Precinct is such an exciting project for our community and I am delighted that we have reached this significant milestone.These 12 new sports courts will provide all residents, particularly women and girls, with the opportunity to play their favourite sports close to home while fostering important social connections in their local community."