Council has welcomed funding from the Victorian Governments' Local Sports Infrastructure Fund to deliver sport and recreation projects across the Shire.
The funding will support upgrades and planning initiatives that expand participation opportunities, improve accessibility and help meet the needs of Mitchell Shire's growing communities.
Harley Hammond Reserve tennis court reconstruction in Broadford
- Council has secured $500,000 towards a $1.132 million project to reconstruct four tennis courts and associated lighting at Harley Hammond Reserve, with Council contributing $632,000. The project will upgrade the Shire's only en-tout-cas tennis courts, preserving a unique playing surface while addressing issues with run-off distances and lighting.
LB Davern Reserve oval lighting upgrade in Wandong
- Council has secured $250,000 towards a $370,000 lighting upgrade at LB Davern Reserve, with Council contributing $120,000. The project will deliver upgraded lighting to the oval, improving safety and usability and enabling increased training and competition opportunities. As the only oval in Wandong, the upgrade will also provide additional capacity for neighbouring towns. It is expected to deliver up to eight additional hours of mid-week training capacity, helping to ease pressure on facilities in Kilmore.
Pyalong Recreation Reserve Hall facility planning
- Council has secured $37,500 towards a $50,000 planning project for the Pyalong Recreation Reserve Hall, with Council contributing $12,500. The project will develop initial design outcomes for future upgrades, including new toilets, changerooms and improved amenities. This will support existing user groups and position the site for future funding opportunities.
Mitchell Shire Mayor John Dougall thanked the Victorian Government for its support in delivering these important projects for the community.
"This funding allows us to invest in facilities that support more people to get involved in sport and active recreation, close to home," he said.
"Projects like these are shaped by what our community has told us they need - better access, more capacity and facilities that are inclusive and fit for purpose.
"Council simply cannot deliver projects of this scale on its own. Support from the Victorian Government helps us bring forward projects that might otherwise take much longer to deliver."
Council will update the community on timelines and impacts of construction as planning progresses.
