BRIGHT FUTURE FOR WOADY YALOAK RECREATION RESERVE

Member for Ballarat Catherine King today joined with Golden Plains Shire Councillor, Emma Robbins and local sporting groups to officially open the upgraded Woady Yaloak Recreation Reserve in Smythesdale.

The $550,000 project was fully funded by the Albanese Labor Government, and has delivered upgrades to the existing lighting at the football oval and installed new lighting over the netball and tennis courts.

The upgrades will improve safety and accessibility and mean that more activities and games can be scheduled at the Reserve.

It will also boost capacity for clubs and community groups to host more events and competitions, which will have flow on benefits for the local economy and create more opportunities for residents to come together.  

This project ensures the reserve is a safer, well-lit and welcoming environment, for community members of all walks to enjoy – whether an aspiring professional player getting practice in, or families with children looking to have some fun.

The project was funded under the Investing in Our Communities Program.

Under this program, our Government is delivering community and sporting infrastructure, open space improvements and other community priorities intended to assist communities to build their strengths and improve liveability.

For more information on the program visit the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts website. 

Quotes attributable to Member for Ballarat Catherine King:

“The completion of the Woady Yaloak Rec Reserve Lighting Upgrade marks another election commitment delivered for our community.

“Sport is incredibly important for community engagement, wellbeing and social cohesion.

It’s on the courts and fields that kids learn teamwork and how to relate to each other and get along.

“Investing in local sports facilities, like this $550,000 investment into the Woady Yaloak Rec Reserve, means even more people get to play, and cheer on family and friends, closer to home.”

Quotes attributable to Golden Plains Shire Councillor, Emma Robbins:

“Council is proud to have worked with the Federal Government and our community stakeholders to make this project a reality. In particular, the Woady Yaloak Recreation Reserve Commitee of Management and the Woady Yaloak Junior Netball Club who have gone from strength to strength in recent years.

“This lighting will enhance usability and safety at Woady Yaloak Recreation Reserve while promoting physical activity and sporting competitions.”