Baw Baw Shire Council’s Warragul Leisure Centre stadium expansion has been celebrated with an official opening yesterday.
The stadium expansion is one of Council’s largest ever recreational projects to date, valued at more than $12.8 million.
The Council committed $6.8 million towards the project, in addition to a $6 million contribution from the Victorian Government’s Community Sports Infrastructure Stimulus Program.
The project includes:
- Construction of two new indoor (basketball/netball) courts
- Spectator seating and a lounge viewing area
- A new cafe and kitchen
- Referee change room
- First aid room
- Storage facilities
- Swim club store
- Public amenities including Changing Places accessible change room, and
- Improved pedestrian and parking access links between new and existing facilities.
Member for Eastern Victoria, Harriet Shing joined Baw Baw Shire Councillors, Council officers and community members for yesterday’s opening.
Ms Shing said she was proud of the State Government’s investment into the project.
“We are really proud to have partnered with Council by funding $6 million to bring this stadium expansion to life – our record investment in community and sporting facilities like this across the region has helped clubs and teams to thrive, and encouraged people of all ages and abilities to get active and connect with their communities,” she said.
“This major project has been long-awaited by our community, following a sod-turning in February 2023 to mark the start of construction,” said Mayor, Annemarie McCabe.
“I am proud that between Council and the State Government we can provide these new, modern facilities, furthering opportunities for our local kids and families to take part in sport and get active, close to home.”
