Paisley Park in Altona North is home to numerous sports and recreation facilities, but thanks to funding from both the state government and Hobsons Bay council, it will soon be home to another one.
The Zone is a new, youth-focused, active recreation project that will be located next to the Altona Badminton Centre.
Incorporating a pump track, basketball half court, solar lighting, shelter, park seating and landscaping, The Zone will cost about $561,235 to construct, with $250,000 coming from the state government through its Local Sports Infrastructure Fund and the rest from Hobsons Bay council.
“This site will be one the whole community can enjoy but will particularly be a great space for young people to get out and about and have fun in a safe environment,” said Hobsons Bay councillor Michael Disbury who thanked the state government for helping make proposed facility possible.
“We welcome the state government’s funding commitment for The Zone at Paisley Park. This funding is in addition to Council’s substantial investment of $350,000 in the 2025-26 proposed budget.”
Williamstown MP Melissa Horne echoed these sentiments.
“It’s fantastic to see this investment for our community by the state government with a co-contribtion by Hobsons Bay City Council,” said Ms Horne, adding that it was one of numerous investments being made by the government in sporting and recreational facilities in the area.
“The investment by the State Government into the entire Paisley Park precinct has been significant from sealing the car parks at Altona East and Altona Magic soccer clubs, the sealing of Ross Road to now investing in a new activity centre called The Zone.”
