By Violet Li
Clyde is one step closer to a new sports precinct as the Casey Council acquired a part of the designated land.
The proposed Clyde Park Sports Precinct, which is 6 kilometres away from Casey Field, will provide facilities for several underserviced sports in Casey, such as baseball, softball, rugby league, rugby union, and hockey, according to the Council Meeting agenda back in June 2019.
The agenda proposed the compulsory acquisition of three private properties outside the Urban Growth Boundary on the southeast corner of the intersection of Ballarto Road and Muddy Gates Lane in Clyde. They are the 1910 Ballarto Road, the 1980 Ballarto Road, and part of the 225 Muddy Gates Lane.
City of Casey Manager Growth and Investment Kathryn Seirlis confirmed that the Council compulsorily acquired a part of 225 Muddy Gates Lane pursuant to the Land Acquisition and Compensation Act 1986 in January 2022 for the future construction of the Clyde Park Sports Precinct.
The conditions of the other two lands are unable to be shared by the Council at the moment due to legal privilege.
The proposed sports precinct will also integrate with the proposed future adjacent Clyde Regional Park.
When asked about the timeline of the proposed sports precinct, City of Casey Manager City and Asset Planning Keri New said the development of sport and recreation infrastructure in the Clyde Park Sports Precinct was a long-term project that might not be delivered for many years.
“Work hasn’t commenced on the preparation of a masterplan for public consultation,” she said.
