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The financial assistance agreement for State Government funding for the first stage of the Keirnan Park Recreation Precinct was signed yesterday. Common Ground Trails Pty Ltd was recently awarded the contract for works on the Byford Bike Pump Track at Briggs Park.

Originally earmarked for a nature splash park, the $1.34 million in funding allocated as a 2021 election commitment was repurposed for the bike pump track project at the Shire's request in March this year.

The pump track will include jump lines plus shade shelters and seating, with construction expected to begin in March 2025.

The $18.5 million financial assistance agreement signed today for the first stage of the Keirnan Park Recreation Precinct was on top of $3.5 million already provided for planning and design.

The estimated project cost, minus planning costs, is $25.22 million, with the Shire contributing $6.72 million.

The project on the 63-hectare site in Mundijong will include:

• 2 senior AFL ovals with floodlighting and supporting infrastructure
• 6 cricket nets
• a 1500sqm pavilion, including four changerooms and covered viewing area
• single carriageway entry road
• 213 carparking bays (3 carparks).

Construction is expected to commence in March 2025 and be completed by December 2027.