The Rockliff Liberal Government is taking important steps to address the growing need for more community sporting facilities across the State.
Today, we are delivering a package of grassroots community sport and recreation initiatives.
This includes committing $10 million over two years for a Tasmanian Active Infrastructure Grants Program to fund community sporting facility upgrades across the State, following the success of previous programs such as Levelling the Playing Field and Improving the Playing Field.
We are also providing $2 million for immediate upgrades at the Moonah and Clarence Sports Centres.
Minister for Sport and Recreation, Nic Street said we are working to ensure that long-term demand for sporting infrastructure will be met.
"Active Tasmania (formerly Sport and Recreation) will immediately be charged with conducting a whole-of-state facilities audit to determine what new or upgraded community sporting facilities are needed to keep up with demand", Minister Street said.
"An Active 2030 Strategy will also be developed to ensure no Tasmanian misses out on the social and physical benefits of getting active, playing sports and participating in recreation activities."
We will also ensure that the opportunities brought about by the Northern Suburbs Community Hub development in Mowbray are fully realised to ensure community sports have a new home they'll be proud of, in the north of the state.
We will continue investing in vital community infrastructure that supports every Tasmanian to lead an active and healthy lifestyle.
