New recreation infrastructure for Lilydale

Published on 29 September 2023

Lilydale will be a recreation hotspot this summer, with the City of Launceston this month completing a number of sport and recreation infrastructure upgrades.

Following upgrades to the Lilydale Swimming Pool and Lilydale Memorial Hall earlier this year, as well as the installation of the township's first 22kw public electric vehicle charger, the Council has this month finalised construction on a new community playground on Main Rd outside the Lilydale Swimming Pool.

New dirt jumps for BMX and mountain bike riders have also been constructed at the Lilydale Recreation Ground, located at the rear of the Lilydale Football Ground on Doaks Rd.

Additionally, the Council has overseen the installation of a new synthetic playing surface at the Lilydale Bowls Club, and is currently undertaking upgrade works to the clubrooms at the Lilydale Football Club.

Launceston Mayor Matthew Garwood said the Council was pleased to support continued upgrades of sport and recreation infrastructure at Lilydale.

"There hasn't been this kind of significant sport and recreation investment in Lilydale for decades, and I'm really pleased that they have been made possible through funding by the City of Launceston and various State Government programs," Mayor Garwood said.

"The playground is a great addition, in combination with the Lilydale Swimming Pool, which will open for the summer season in December, and we hope that the area will become an even more popular hub for families and visitors.

"Our next X Games rep could very well come from Lillydale as the nearby bike jumps have been constructed with three tiers, including beginner, intermediate and advanced jumps, and we think they'll offer plenty of thrills for riders.

"The City of Launceston is stoked to have had the opportunity to work on these projects and we hope these community assets will provide a range of social and economic benefits into the future."