Expansion in store for riddells creek leisure centre

The popular Riddells Creek Leisure Centre will be expanded thanks to support from the Victorian Government’s Growing Suburbs Fund.

On behalf of Local Government Minister Shaun Leane, Member for Macedon, Mary-Anne Thomas has announced Macedon Ranges Shire Council will receive $230,000 from the 2021-22 round of the Fund, which helps Melbourne’s rapidly developing interface and peri-urban councils deliver high-quality facilities for their communities.

The Leisure Centre’s current multi-purpose room was built in 1994. This project will nearly double the size of the room, creating more room for more people to take part in activities such as dancing, martial arts and group fitness classes. There will also be a new kitchenette, additional storage space, wall mirrors and mounted ballet barre.

This is the second time Macedon Ranges has received Growing Suburbs Fund support, after the popular and successful fund was expanded to peri-urban councils in 2020. Last year, the Growing Suburbs allocated $3.2 million for the Macedon Ranges Regional Sports Precinct Stage 1.

Since its establishment in 2015, the Growing Suburbs Fund has facilitated over $1.07 billion in local infrastructure, created more than 10,200 jobs and supported 299 projects across our fastest-growing areas.

For more information on the Growing Suburbs Fund and other local government grants programs, visit www.localgovernment.vic.gov.au.

To find out more about the projects helping communities and businesses thrive in your local area, visit www.delivering.vic.gov.au.

Quotes attributable to Member for Macedon, Mary-Anne Thomas
"I’m delighted the Victorian Government has continued its support for our thriving community with yet more significant funding for our fantastic Riddells Creek Leisure Centre expansion."

"We know the Macedon Ranges is a great place to live, and the Riddells Creek Leisure Centre expansion will make it an even better one – this investment will be great for local families, children and everyone in our community."

Quotes attributable to Minister for Local Government, Shaun Leane
"Every Growing Suburbs Fund project we support helps deliver vital facilities, creates jobs and makes a real difference for our fastest-growing communities."

"I’m really pleased to be able to continue support from the Growing Suburbs Fund for Macedon Ranges and it’s great to see this expansion increasing access for everyone in the community."