SPORTS PLEDGES FOR BARWON HEADS
SPORTING communities from Barwon Heads and Leopold could soon benefit from a multimillion-dollar investment if the Coalition government is re-elected.
Liberal candidate for Corangamite Stephanie Asher attended Howard Harmer Reserve in Barwon Heads on Sunday, joined by club members as she made the announcement.
Ms Asher said better community facilities, particularly sporting infrastructure, would form an important part of her local plan for the electorate.
The election promise would deliver $1.2m worth of upgrades to the Barwon Heads netball club as well a $3.25m investment into the Leopold Memorial Reserve, including new facilities and amenities for the community.
Speaking at Barwon Heads, Ms Asher said upgrades to the netball facilities would be delivered in partnership with the Barwon Coast committee of management.
“The number of teams has more than doubled in size since the club building was constructed in 2005 – increasing from 16 to 39 teams,” she said.
“The funding will support the extension of the existing club building which is now too small to cater for the club’s needs. It will also be an important community asset.”
She said the further multimillion-dollar investment earmarked for the Leopold Football and Netball Club would support an upgrade to its junior change rooms, including toilet block facilities, as well as netball training spaces, parking, accessibility and signage improvements.
“Leopold is a growing community which deserves safe and fit-for-purpose facilities and that’s what my commitment will deliver,” she said.
“Leopold Memorial Reserve is a well-utilised community space for local sport and passive recreation, but ageing facilities are in need of an upgrade to keep pace with local demand.
“Sport and recreation are at the heart of our community, and this funding will support the increasing number of young Australians getting into sport, as well as their families.
“My strong local plan for Corangamite supports active, healthy and connected communities across our area.”