Successful Sports Funding for Council
Published on 18 July 2024
Successful Victorian State Government Regional Community Sports Infrastructure Fund Applications
Yarriambiack Shire Council is pleased to share that it has been successful with two funding applications, under the Round One, Regional Community Sports Infrastructure Fund for:
- Hopetoun Swimming Pool Upgrade Project - Stream Indoor Stadiums and Aquatic Facilities for a funding amount of $1,010,000; and
- Murtoa Recreation Reserve Netball and Tennis Courts Upgrade Project - Stream Community Facilities for a funding amount of $918,998.
The Hopetoun Swimming Pool Upgrade Project will repair the ageing and leaking community outdoor pool that was built in the 1940's. The project involves installing a new wet deck to both the main and toddler pools, rebuilding of both the balance tank and the main pool shell, construction of an all-abilities access ramp into the main pool, construction of disabled toilets, including an upgrade to the change rooms, and installation of a new pool slide.The project focuses on safety, expanding the facility for all abilities and ages and reducing water loss and high energy use.
At the Murtoa Recreation Reserve, multipurpose Netball and Tennis courts will be built, including lighting to 200 or 350 LUX, fencing (with retractable netting for spectators) and player shelters on both sides.
Council CEO Tammy Smith praised the Hopetoun and Murtoa communities, saying “Both projects would not have been possible without co-contributions from the user groups and communities.”
Tammy added “Congratulations in particular to Minyip-Murtoa Football and Netball Club, Murtoa Recreation Reserve Committee, Hopetoun Swimming Pool Community Asset Committee of Council and the Hopetoun Community for raising funds to contribute towards these important legacy projects.”
The Hopetoun Swimming Pool project has a project cost of $1,358,676 including construction project management and contingencies. It will be completed with a contribution of $187,101 from Council, $30,000 from the Hopetoun Swimming Pool Committee, and $46,000 from community donations. A further $2,000 in donations was also received following the grant application.
The Murtoa Recreation Reserve courts project will be completed with contributions of $100,000 each from Council and Murtoa Football Netball Club, as well as $30,000 from the Murtoa Recreation Reserve on top of the $918,998 from the state government.
The Regional Community Sports Infrastructure Fund is a competitive Victorian Government investment program, open to Victorian rural and regional Local Government Authorities and Alpine Resorts Victoria.
Council’s successful applications were two of twenty-six across the state announced by Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan on Friday.