Good news for lovers of fitness, fresh air and the great outdoors … Stage 2 of the Casey Fields fitness trail in Cranbourne East is now complete.
City of Casey Chair of Administrators Noelene Duff PSM and Chief Executive Officer Glenn Patterson were joined by Member for Cranbourne Pauline Richards, General Manager at Casey Demons Peter Maynard and General Manager at Melbourne City Football Club Ian Wilson on Monday 8 July to celebrate the project’s completion.
Stage 1 of the 4.1 kilometre trail was completed in early 2022, having delivered the initial 2.8 kilometres of granitic path, along with solar lighting, seating, exercise stations and canopy trees. Stage 2 completed the remaining 1.3 kilometres of path works, as well as the installation of two fitness nodes, benches, water stations, lighting, canopy trees and signage.
Ms Duff said whether you’re a committed fitness enthusiast, or just want to enjoy a relaxing stroll with loved ones, this trail is a healthy lifestyle asset for all the Casey community to enjoy.
“Informal recreational opportunities such as walking and jogging are extremely popular and Casey Fields is an ideal location for these activities,” she said.
“The creation of this fitness trail will become a regional drawcard, through its design appeal to runners and walkers, offering a soft surface, wide path and flat topography, in a safe and attractive setting.”
The 4.1 kilometre fitness trail, which was identified in the Casey Fields Master Plan, was made possible thanks to a $250,000 grant via Sport and Recreation Victoria’s 2021-22 Local Sports Infrastructure Fund – Community Facilities Stream. Council funded the remaining $960,732.
Caption for photo: Member for Cranbourne Pauline Richards, General Manager at Melbourne City Football Club Ian Wilson, City of Casey Chair of Administrators Noelene Duff PSM and General Manager at Casey Demons Peter Maynard.
