The Allan Labor Government is building more swimming pools, sporting grounds, courts and pavilions across regional Victoria with grants from the Regional Community Sports Infrastructure Fund.
Member for Northern Victoria Jaclyn Symes announced 8 northern Victorian clubs will share in the fund to improve local facilities.
Campaspe Shire Council has received $1 million for the accessibility upgrade at the Kyabram Wilf Cox Facility. The upgraded facility will include two netball changerooms and amenities, umpires rooms, accessible toilet and an internal lift.
Mildura Rural City Council has received $180,000 for the Irymple Knights Soccer Club Light Upgrade project.
Moira Shire Council has received $692,318 for the Waaia Hardcourt Redevelopment project.
Yarriambiack Shire Council has received over $1 million for the Hopetoun Swimming Pool Upgrade project.
Benalla Rural City Council has received $1 million for the Fawkner Drive Precinct (Pump Track).
Seymour Tennis Club has received $1 million for their Courts and Lighting Upgrade project.
Tatura Football Netball Club received $254,100 for their lighting upgrade project.
The Regional Community Sports Infrastructure Fund encourages councils, clubs and communities to work together to design the facilities their town wants, with a focus on getting more people involved regardless of their age, gender or ability.
The Regional Community Sports Infrastructure Fund builds on more than $23 million announced in the 2024-25 Victorian Budget to provide world class community sports infrastructure and initiatives that boost participation and inclusion in local sport.
From playground redevelopments to new sporting hubs, investments like these provide high-quality and accessible places for Victorians to reap the benefits of sport and active recreation. These projects are all about creating jobs, stimulating local economies, and improving the health, wellbeing, and social outcomes for Victorian communities.
Since 2014 the Labor Government has invested more than $1.9 billion in community sport and recreation.
The second round of the fund is set to open later this year.
For more information about the Fund and successful projects visit sport.vic.gov.au.
Quote attributable to Member for Northern Vicotria Jaclyn Symes
“This funding is ensuring Northern Victorian sporting facilities are world class – meaning everyone in our community can enjoy the sports they love for years to come.”
Quote attributable to Minister for Community Sport Ros Spence
“The new Regional Community Sports Infrastructure Fund is about making sure all Victorians – regardless of their age, gender or ability – have access to high quality sport and recreation facilities no matter where they live.”
