17 May 2017 Wangaratta Chronicle, Wangaratta VIC (General News) FOOTBALL and netball facilities in Northern Victoria have the chance to secure state funding to upgrade grounds, courts and pavilions. The State Government has offered grants of up to $100,000 to go to projects such as ground resurfacing, new lighting, building more modern and safer netball courts, and new pavilions with female-friendly change rooms. Jaclyn Symes (MLC, Northern Victoria) said Northern Victoria clubs have been successful in recent rounds and she said she urges clubs to speak to their local councils about applying for funding. Applications are now open and close on July 26. For more information or to apply online visit www.sport. vic.gov.au. Licensed by Copyright Agency. You may only copy or communicate this work with a licence