By Cam Lucadou-Wells
It’s not uncommon to see packs of speed-skaters blur through the car park areas of Greaves Reserve, Dandenong.
According to Skate Australia Victoria Speed (SAVS) chair Joanna Birdseye, the reserve’s tarmac is one of the premium race venues in the region and has even hosted national championships.
Juniors, adults and masters from Pakenham, Scoresby, Carrum Downs and Eltham clubs race at the reserve up to 10 times a year.
“We’ve been skating at Greaves Reserve for the past 35 years,” Ms Birdseye said.
“In that car park, you can make it into different distance tracks and you’re not confined by any solid structures.”
City of Greater Dandenong is currently developing a masterplan for Greaves Reserve, its showgrounds and array of sports facilities.
Ms Birdseye hopes it’s a chance to shore up a purpose-built track for speed skaters.
