By LACHLAN MOORHEAD
A CASEY reserve which has undergone $350,000 in upgrades was officially opened to the public last week.
The David Collins Reserve in Endeavour Hills was formally unveiled to the community on Monday morning, 6 July, after the council invested $350,000 in upgrades to the area.
The upgrades include improved paths, play facilities for older people, an outdoor gym, a platform to view the wetlands, a shelter with barbecue facilities and general improvements to the landscape design of the park.
Casey Mayor Mick Morland said the David Collins Reserve was the first Social Family Recreation (SFR) park completed under council’s Open Space Strategy.
“It is envisioned that SFR spaces will service not only their local area but become destination places in the own right for people across the region,” he said.
“This site now provides leisure opportunities for a range of age groups and interests and caters to fitness activities, play, picnics, casual ball games, trail activities and environmental interests.
“The reserve is well connected with links to the Eumemmerring Creek Trail, scenic wetland areas and a number of other recreation reserves and facilities.
“Council encourages residents to come along to the official opening and check out this great renewed park for yourself.”
