Wyndham council has spent more than $106.3 million on capital works, such as roads and open spaces, within the past 12 months.
Mayor Josh Gilligan said the council’s 2019/20 capital works program had officially wrapped up.
“Even while we have all been in lockdown due to COVID-19 restrictions, Wyndham City has been on the move delivering these vital infrastructure projects that will make a positive difference to Wyndham’s future,” Cr Gilligan said.
“These include completing the $13 million redevelopment of Wyndham Park, which has transformed the park into a recreation and events space of regional significance.
“Another major Wyndham City project was the mammoth $11 million redevelopment of Mossfiel Reserve, which features new sports fields for cricket and rugby, six netball courts, two community pavilions, a half-court basketball court and a playground.”
Cr Gilligan said the council had also upgraded 50 neighbourhood parks.
As well, the council has spent $11 million on reconstructing and resurfacing roads, plus an additional $4 million to widen and seal Hacketts Road, between Aviation Road and Tamworth Grove, in Point Cook.
“By 2021 Wyndham’s population is forecast to surpass 300,000 people. That’s why it’s more important than ever that Council invests in the necessary infrastructure to service our growing community,” Cr Gilligan said.
“It’s also important to acknowledge and thank the state government for their contribution towards our 2019/20 capital works program, allocating more than $14.265 million towards a number of these projects – including $3.2 million for the Wyndham Park redevelopment, $3.16 million towards the Wunggurrwil Dhurrung Centre and $2.4 million for the Mainview Integrated Family Learning Centre.”
Details: wyndham.vic.gov.au/services/major-projects
