The Territory Labor Government is investing in improving Local Government sporting and entertainment facilities.
Assistant Minister for Sport and Community Events and Member for Brennan, Tony Sievers said $2 million will be spent on delivering projects as part of upgrades at Freds Pass Sport and Recreation Reserve and would create local jobs.
The Reserve is the main sporting precinct in the Litchfield area. This boost is on top of the $3 million already invested in the Reserve to support rural sporting clubs deliver programs and activities.
The works will include certification of various buildings, additions to the equestrian facilities, new maintenance shed, upgrading of roads and car parking and new change room for cricket for women, juniors and girls.
As noted by Assistant Minister for Sport and Community Events and Member for Brennan, Tony Sievers
We continue to invest in the Territorys community assets because we know they build vibrant communities, boost the economy and create local jobs.
This is great news for Darwin rural area.
We have worked with the Litchfield Council to ensure this funding supports their key priorities and is aligned with their master planning process.
These facilities host popular events such as community shows, concerts and local sport so it is crucial they are maintained and upgraded to provide positive, quality experiences for participants and attendees.
As noted by Litchfield Council Mayor, Maree Bredhauer
The $3 million NT Government funding has been a great benefit for the community, enhancing access and increasing connectivity between user groups with a new sealed centre road, new and upgraded electrical works across the reserve and a new toilet block for the Freds Pass Rural Markets held every Saturday.
The commitment from the NT Government of a further $2 million funding to support this regional sporting and recreation facility that hosts over 4,000 people across 24 user groups each week is good news for the community.
Litchfield Council thanks the NT Government for its continued support in providing quality facilities in our community.
