News

April update

4 August 2021

We're shortlisting name suggestions - thank you to everyone who made a suggestion

You may be aware of the exciting developments at the Morton Road Reserve, Christie Downs, including a new skate park and the development of the Morton Road Sports and Community Hub.

We also sought ideas from the community on a formal name for the reserve. Your suggestions are being collated and will soon be shortlisted.

The community will be invited to vote on the shortlist soon, and can get involved in a number of ways:

There’s a lot happening at Morton Road Reserve - click here for information about the Proposed Dry Area (open for consultation until 13 August) and below for exciting progress updates.

Exciting News!

We're excited to announce that Morton Road Skate park is open. Landscape works, including installation of lighting and turf, will continue around the edges of the skate park over the coming months, and an official launch will be held later in the year. Check out the skate park page to find out more.

Morton Road Skate Park forms a key part of the overall upgrade of Morton Road Reserve into a Sport and Community Hub within the heart of Christie Downs with improved recreation and sports facilities.

More exciting news!

We're also excited to inform you that construction has commenced for the remaining work including the oval, junior and youth play spaces, seating, shelters, barbecue facilities, a basketball node, and lawn areas. Works will be staged with completion anticipated late 2021. Check out the Morton Road Sports and Community Hub page to find out more.