A ton of car parks planned

By Lachlan Ellis

Council has applauded the announcement of up to $1 million from the State Government, to establish 100 new car parking spaces at Maddingley Park.

Moorabool Shire Mayor Cr Tom Sullivan welcomed Minister for Regional Development, Mary-Anne Thomas, and local State Members Steve McGhie (Melton) and Michaela Settle (Buninyong), to the site at Taverner Street on Wednesday 27 April.

Funding through the Regional Car Parks Fund (RCPF), the free car parks will be located close to the park, existing sporting facilities, the railway station, and the $15 million Moorabool Aquatic and Recreation Centre (MARC) site – which is currently undergoing construction for Stage One, an indoor sports stadium.

Mary-Anne Thomas said the new car parks would help relieve parking pressure, and improve access to facilities in the rapidly growing Bacchus Marsh area.

“I always welcome the opportunity to work with Moorabool Shire, and to deliver for this fast-growing community. We will also be delivering fully accessible car parks, ensuring that we are growing access for all of our community members,” Ms Thomas said.

“Our government is committed to ensuring we’re getting more regional Victorians moving more easily, getting where they need to go. Especially after COVID, we want to make sure people can get out and about, be part of their communities, shop local, and catch up with friends and family.”

Mayor Sullivan thanked Ms Thomas for the funding, and emphasised the necessity of extra car parks in Bacchus Marsh.

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