Investing in our communities

Modern new clubs at Mentone, Aspendale and Carrum will give lifesavers fit-for-purpose buildings to be proud of.

The leading-edge facilities are part of an exciting $14.5m redevelopment of the Mentone Life Saving Club precinct (See page 12) and a $4.5m revamp of Aspendale Life Saving Club

A $4.4m expansion of Carrum Surf Lifesaving Club has also just got underway. With $80m committed to capital works this financial year, we have many other significant projects either underway or starting soon. Construction starts this autumn at GR Bricker Reserve, Moorabbin. The $9.8m project, undertaken in partnership with the Victorian and Australian Governments, will deliver a new sports pavilion, upgraded carpark and pathways, new sports lighting, trees and oval fencing.

Straight after Mordi Fest, the creation of a new playground for Peter Scullin Reserve in Mordialloc will begin. This exciting space will have an inclusive experience for children of all ages, with water play, climbing ropes, slides, swings, sensory play and accessible equipment. This $1.8 million project is supported by a $300,000 Victorian Government grant. Construction of the $8.94m Regents Park pavilion is underway to meet the growing demand for netball, cricket and AFL facilities, particularly female participation. Works are anticipated to be completed in late 2023.

At Bonbeach Sports Reserve, we will build a concrete pumping station in the parking area outside the Council depot in Stage One of drainage work. Later in the year, we’ll connect the pumping station to the Melbourne Water drain adjacent to the reserve.

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In Chelsea, another significant drainage project commences soon, helping reduce the impact of flooding into low-lying properties on Sherwood Avenue, next to Bicentennial Park Stage one will include building a concrete pumping station and installation of a drain and outlet that can send water to Melbourne Water’s main drain. The Longbeach Trail improvement, between Edithvale and Mordialloc (near the pedestrian bridge) is now complete. Works have included resurfacing of the granitic-sand path, drainage improvements and bicycle-safe fencing.

Funding for this project has been provided via an Australian Government ‘Local Roads & Community Infrastructure Program’ grant. This autumn, construction of a permanent carpark at Parkdale Yacht Club will begin. It includes an accessible parking bay, parking for rescue boats and will reduce congestion on Beach Road. An accessible pedestrian ramp to allow wheelchairs and prams safe travel between the Bay Trail and the beach below will also be built. This year will also see construction of Roy Dore Reserve’s new tennis pavilion and oval scoreboards as part of the of the $12.5m Carrum Sports Precinct development. Traffic lights installation in Chelsea and major improvements to the road and footpath at Church Road, Carrum

A big thanks to everyone who provided feedback on these projects and for your patience as we carry out all this community-benefiting work.