General News
5 April, 2022
Irvine Reserve officially opens
MEMBER for Wannon Dan Tehan officially opened the Irvine Reserve at Peterborough on Monday.
MEMBER for Wannon Dan Tehan officially opened the Irvine Reserve at Peterborough on Monday.
The project, which was completed in 2021, was funded through the Federal Governments Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program.
Mr Tehan said the $440,000 in funding delivered to Peterborough a community recreational and open space delivered in consultation with the community.
He said the improvements to the reserve include upgrades to the tennis courts and cricket nets, new walking and cycling trails, a wetland boardwalk, a bird watching platform, a nature play space with a shade shelter and picnic settings.
“I commend Moyne Shire Council on delivering these community infrastructure works in a timely and efficient manner and for their partnership with the Federal Government, which is delivering immediate on-ground improvements for our communities,” MrTehan said.
Joining Mr Tehan were Moyne Shire mayor Ian Smith, shire acting chief executive officer Brett Davis and Peterborough Residents Association president Ronald Irvine as well as Peterborough community members.
Cr Smith said the upgrades had created a “fantastic” community space.
“It’s important our communities have open space for both active and passive recreation,” he said.
“These upgrades have delivered that and I’m sure Peterborough residents and visitors will enjoy it for years to come.
Mr Tehan said the delivery of this project was another example of the Federal Government funding community infrastructure projects which were supporting local jobs and “helping cement our economic recovery”.
The Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program was recently extended in the 2022-23 budget and will allow councils to engage local businesses and workforces to deliver priority projects and support economic recovery.