Wyndham’s young people can look forward to rolling, dropping in and climbing into action at Lawrie Emmins Reserve in Laverton North with upgrades to its youth and skating facility launched this week.
Jointly funded by the state government and Wyndham council, the works will transform the reserve into a recreation precinct for skateboards, scooters and BMX bikes, as well as offering bouldering walls for exercise and climbing and outdoor courts for basketball and netball.
Once completed, the facility will also feature a large plaza with shade and seating, BBQ and picnic facilities, irrigated high-quality lawn areas with landscaping, public toilets, and car parking.
Construction will include service connection points for community events and performances, allowing for large food trucks to access the reserve and electricity to be provided for festivals and events.
As well as catering for young people, the upgraded reserve will also give access to a large recreation space for residents of all ages in Laverton North and nearby suburbs such as Williams Landing and Truganina.
Laverton MP Sarah Connolly launched the upgrade on Tuesday and said once completed, the 70 hectare facility would be of great benefit to the local community.
“Through projects like this we are helping to build thriving places and connected communities, where people live their best lives in the company of family, friends and neighbours,” she said.
Ms Connolly also acknowledged Wyndham council for its commitment to the project and financial contribution of $2.2 million.
