Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced that Irrewillipe Recreation Reserve, home to Western Eagles Football and Netball Club, will receive $30,000 towards the Irrewillipe Recreation Reserve Off-field Facilities Design project.
The project will complete site investigations, schematic designs, turf analysis and Quantity Surveyor Costings for the Irrewillipe Recreation Reserve off-field facilities to ensure it is shovel ready for future development.
The Victorian Budget 2022/23 provided an additional $88 million to deliver new and improved community sports infrastructure and programs to boost participation in local sports clubs and organisations.
This includes continuing the flagship Local Sports Infrastructure Fund, game-changing Female Friendly Facilities Fund and the popular Country Football and Netball Program.
Since 2014, the Victorian Government has invested more than $1.6 billion in community sport and recreation infrastructure.
It’s backed by the Fair Access Policy Roadmap, a Government initiative to ensure women and girls get equal access to community sport facilities across the state.
Initiatives like these are about levelling the playing field, creating jobs, stimulating local economies, and improving the health, wellbeing, and social outcomes for Victorian communities.
A 2020 report by KPMG commissioned by Sport and Recreation Victoria put an annual value of $7 billion on the economic, social and health benefits of community sport and active recreation infrastructure in Victoria.
For more information about the Fund and grant recipients visit sport.vic.gov.au
Ms Tierney acknowledged project partner Colac Otway Shire Council for their commitment and contribution to the project.
For more information about the Fund and successful projects visit sport.vic.gov.au
Quotes attributable to Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney
“I’m really pleased to announce this important funding for the mighty Western Eagles – it’s not only an investment in the future of the club, but also for the community who use the Reserve.”
“The Victorian Government is giving communities like ours the facilities they need so more locals can play the sports they love.”
“It’s a great example of how the Victorian Government is making sport and recreation more accessible, welcoming and inclusive for all Victorians.”