Ethan Benedicto
As the area continues to develop, Clyde North has received another boon to its future Springleaf Avenue Recreation Reserve following a $9.2 million fund from the State Government.
On Thursday 5 December, the federal government announced over $129 million for 26 projects in the city and surrounding suburbs, with the Doveton Pool in the Park Revitalisation Project also receiving $7.4 million for its second and third stages.
Known as the Thriving Suburbs Program, infrastructure, transport, regional development and local government minister Catherine King said that it’s “all about building better cities”.
“As well as more liveable suburbs, with the projects getting funding across Victoria set to increase the community cohesion, liveability and accessibility.
“Whether sports clubs, urban precincts or community hubs, community facilities are the backbone of connected societies – and they’re becoming increasingly important,” she said.
This project, titled the Springleaf Active Open Space Development, will see the greenfield site transformed into a multi-purpose sporting, recreation and green space facility complete with accessible fit-for-purpose amenities.
This will include two AFL and cricket ovals, two netball courts, cricket nets, a community pavilion, walking paths, landscaping, public art and a playground.
Senator Jess Walsh added that projects to “uplift our cities and suburbs are needed now more than ever”.
“I am pleased to see the Australian government is providing this funding for our community.
“I’m thrilled to see this funding flowing to a range of local priorities, like Springleaf Active Open Space Development to take them off the drawing board and make them come to life,” she said.
The large open space, situated adjacent to Springleaf Avenue in Clyde North is also surrounded by one of the fastest-growing estates in the suburb, with Berwick Springs Estate looking to home a future town centre, and in close proximity to a number of schools.
Clyde North itself, according to the most recent 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) census, is home to approximately 25,339 residents, with 10,537 of these people living in the northern end of the suburb.
Working ages between 15 to 64 also make up the majority of the northern end of the suburb, with 65.4 per cent of the population.
The City of Casey’s mayor, Stefan Koomen said that on behalf of the city, “I would like to thank the Federal Government for supporting our community”.
“It’s fantastic to partner with all levels of government to deliver these amazing facilities and better outcomes for our residents,” he said.
It was also announced in October this year, though not under the State Government, that the Raleigh Springs Village shopping centre has been approved and is expected to open by early 2026, with major retailers such as ALDI and Woolworths alongside cafes, medical facilities and other amenities to be present.
