By JARROD MCALEESE
CONSTRUCTION work for the $18 million redevelopment of the Casey Indoor Leisure Centre is well underway, with the upgraded facilities scheduled to be ready to residents early next year.
The project of expanding and revamping the Casey regional basketball and netball facility at CILC began in January, with Casey mayor Sam Aziz saying the developments would improve multiple aspects of the centre.
“Big changes can be seen at the Terry Vickerman building with the entire show court site demolished and the site now a hive of construction and earth work activity.
“This redevelopment will deliver five new courts, including a premiere show court, spectator seating for 1500 people, a multi-purpose function room, new foyer and entrance, upgraded and additional car parking, cafe and piazza and new change rooms and toilets at this popular facility.”
Cr Aziz said the investment in the centre would continue to promote the growth of sport in the local area.
“The redevelopment is expected to more than double the visitations to the site each year, improve the capacity of our netball and basketball clubs and attract the highest level of competition to Casey.
“The project is highly anticipated among our sports community, so the council is pleased to report that the project is tracking well,” Cr Aziz said.
