Hobsons Bay council has welcomed funding from the West Gate Tunnel Project for two projects, A.W. Langshaw Reserve in Altona North and Leo Hoffman Reserve in Newport.
A council spokesperson said the West Gate Tunnel Project has contributed $160,000 to upgrade lighting at A.W. Langshaw Reserve in Altona North.
“Council’s co-contribution will ensure local football teams can train in the evenings, which improves community participation in sport,” said council.
Works, which will include installing four new poles with LED lights, are expected to begin in late 2024.
The fund has also provided a grant of $95,000, which will be used to make the reserve more accessible and usable, including installing a barbecue and new accessible furniture, repairing the rotunda roof, and installing paving.
Council said these works will form part of council’s $1.2 million redevelopment of Leo Hoffman Reserve.
Which includes upgrading the open space; building a new shelter,barbecue and picnic area; upgrading the playground; and upgrading and expanding the basketball half-court and tennis rebound wall.
A ninja warrior fitness course will also be installed, with funding from Sport and Recreation Victoria.
Council said works will start in the second half of 2024 and will be completed by June 2025.
