Three Hobsons Bay community sports facilities will receive important upgrades after a funding announcement by the state government and Council.
On Monday afternoon, Minister for Sport Ros Spence, visited Edwards Reserve in South Kingsville to announce the recipients of the Victorian Government's $14 million Local Sports Infrastructure Fund program.
Three projects in Hobsons Bay were announced as part of this event, and which will also receive funding from Hobsons Bay City Council.
Edwards Reserve, South Kingsville
Council will contribute $440,000 and the state government $100,000 towards a new irrigation system, improved drainage and surface improvements.
Altona Badminton Centre, Altona North
Councill will contribute $424,500 and the state government $400,000 to upgrade deliver fully accessible, gender-inclusive amenities, including wheelchair accessible toilets and showers.
Bayside College, Williamstown
State government and Council will both contribute $200,000 each to upgrade the rear eight courts with LED lighting to meet competition standards.
Minister Spence was joined by Williamstown MP Melissa Horne, Mayor Diana Grima, Deputy Mayor Lisa Bentley and Crs Kristin Bishop and Rayane Hawli at the announcement, as well as Rob Taylor, president of the Melbourne City Football Club, which is based at Edwards Reserve.
Quotes attributable to Mayor of Hobsons Bay, Cr Diana Grima:
"As someone who has been part of local sports clubs, I know just how valuable funding like this is. Our local clubs are so important to the physical and mental health and wellbeing of our community.
"Not only do they help get people moving and staying active, they play a crucial role in being social hubs where people build lasting friendships and feel a sense of belonging to a community.
"But to make sure our clubs can continue to play this important role, they need facilities that help attract and retain their players, volunteers and supporters. So we welcome this announcement by the state government and thank them for their contribution."
