IT’S AIR TIME IN ROMSEY
Romsey’s growing skate community is set to take the sport to the next level with the completion of the Romsey Lions Park Reserve skate park transformation.
Member for Macedon, Mary-Anne Thomas joined the local community open day on Sunday to celebrate the officially opening of the revamped venue, backed by a $950,000 Victorian Government investment.
Informed by community consultation the new skate park comes complete with a bowl, quarter pipe, mini ramp and various hips and corners as well as shade shelters, seating, lighting, landscaping and pathways.
Local skateboarders, scooter riders, BMXers, and others now have a great new base to test their skills at a venue that caters for beginners right up to advanced.
With skateboarding now an Olympic sport, it’s the perfect venue for recreational skating and development programs for all ages and breathes new life into youth culture in Romsey.
The Victorian Budget 2025/26 is providing $20 million to support the development of high-quality, accessible community sports infrastructure across the state.
It’s part of the more than $2.4 billion invested by the Victorian Government into community sport and active recreation infrastructure since 2014.
From skate parks to pavilion upgrades, investments like these provide high-quality and accessible places for Victorians to reap the benefits of sport and active recreation participation.
Mary-Anne Thomas MP acknowledged Macedon Ranges Shire for its support of the project, the Community Bank for its $225,000 financial contribution, the Romsey Lancefield Lions Club for its $200,000 financial contribution, Newearth Constructions for its more than $31,000 in-kind contribution, and the local community for its involvement in the design and delivery consultation phases.
For more information about infrastructure grant opportunities available through the Victorian Government visit sport.vic.gov.au
Quotes attributable to Member for Macedon, Mary-Anne Thomas:
“The community asked for this and it’s fantastic for them to have the skate park they deserve. Skaters in Romsey of all ages and ability now have a place to keep active and enjoy the outdoors.”
“Romsey is home to a passionate community of skaters, and it’s wonderful to see they now have a skate park that meets the needs of people of all ages and abilities.”
“Better facilities make it easier for Victorians to get back into local sport and recreation and live active and healthy lifestyles.”
