Community Infrastructure

 

As Melbourne’s West and Maribyrnong grow, quality community infrastructure is essential to meet the region’s needs.

From arts and culture to housing and sport, facilities must keep pace so people can connect, create, and stay active. Investing in 

regional projects such as the McIvor Reserve Indoor Sports Stadium and Creative West will secure lasting social, cultural, and economic benefits for the west.

Also crucial is the unlocking of Crown land such as the Maribyrnong Defence Site, to boost Maribyrnong’s available housing stock and public spaces.

Our Asks

McIvor Reserve Indoor Sports Stadium

Council seeks a joint funding commitment from the State and Federal Governments to cover 66 per cent of the total cost for the proposed Indoor Sports Stadium. The remaining funding will be sourced through municipal rates, targeted grants, and borrowings.

Creative West Construction Phase

Upon completion of the Creative West Detailed Design, Council will seek funding for the construction phase shared between the State and Federal Government, alongside Council and philanthropic funds.

Maribyrnong Defence Site

Council calls on the Federal Government to update the community on its plans for the Maribyrnong Defence Site.

We seek to collaborate with the Federal and State Governments for the timely remediation and development of the Maribyrnong Defence Site that will support diverse housing options, heritage restoration, public and active transport, and community infrastructure, while protecting nature, biodiversity, and open space.