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■ The Fitzroy Gasworks Sports Centre project has reached a major milestone ahead of opening next year. Deputy Premier Jacinta Allan last week marked the completion of the building’s frame with a topping out ceremony as it reaches its highest point, paving the way for the fit out. The project forms part of the State Government’s vision for the Fitzroy Gasworks Precinct to create diverse and affordable homes, a vertical senior high school, open space, and a multi-use vertical community sports centre. The site will include around 1200 homes, including a minimum of 20 per cent affordable housing at the iconic site. The sports centre will have four multi-purpose courts for basketball and netball, a multipurpose court for futsal, a gymnasium, café and lounge area, community facilities, unisex change rooms, a foyer and reception area. The Fitzroy Gasworks Sports Centre is being constructed by Built Environs on the Fitzroy Gasworks site, generating about 150 jobs. “We are delivering a valuable community space for sport and recreation to flourish in the heart of bustling Fitzroy, providing a boost to jobs and the local economy,” said Ms Spence. “We’re transforming the site of the former Fitzroy Gasworks into a thriving new precinct with hundreds of affordable and sustainable homes, a first-class sports centre and public space,” Ms Allan said.
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