Work meets play at new Docklands sports courts

With a growing residential population and a population of more than 30,000 workers, the City of Melbourne's newly opened multi-purpose sports courts in Docklands are set to be a popular destination for lunch-time sporting rivalry.

Melbourne's newest community sports facility provides a flexible outdoor court space for futsal, netball and basketball and have lights for evening competitions.

Speaking about the new facilities Lord Mayor Robert Doyle said that the completion of the $500,000 multipurpose sports courts delivered another important project for Docklands.

Lord Mayor Doyle stated "Docklands hosts Etihad Stadium and now there's another place for great sporting contests, just a stone's throw away, on Harbour Esplanade.

"Melburnians are obsessive about their sport and we all know that there is nothing more serious or competitive than a mixed netball or soccer competition.

"Community sport is an important part of the fabric of a neighbourhood. The sports courts were a priority for local residents. They are now open and ready for competition and casual matches," the Lord Mayor added.

Places Victoria Chief Executive Peter Seamer said the multi-purpose sports courts are the first completed project of the Docklands Community and Place Plan launched in July last year.

He added "the opening of the sports courts demonstrate Places Victoria and the City of Melbourne's commitment to delivering community infrastructure to support and strengthen Docklands' community.

"There are several Docklands Community and Place Plan projects underway and I look forward to celebrating many milestones as more and more places for people are delivered in Docklands."

Registrations are now open for team competitions at the multipurpose sports courts.

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