GOLDFIELDS RECREATION RESERVE OVAL UP IN LIGHTS AGAIN

The Australian and Victorian governments continue to partner with local governments across the state to deliver high-priority local community infrastructure, with the lighting upgrade at Goldfields Recreation Reserve Oval in the Pyrenees Shire officially complete.

The more than $630,000 project is supported by $236,155 from the Australian Government under the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program, $250,000 from the Victorian Government and more than $145,000 from the Pyrenees Shire Council.

The project, benefiting Beaufort’s sporting clubs, was a significant undertaking and included a full electrical system upgrade, completed by Powercor, to enable the power capacity for upgraded lighting.

The new system and lights meet Australian standards and means that local clubs can train at the oval throughout the year in improved conditions.

Minister for Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Catherine King will officially open the new lighting project at the Goldfields Recreation Reserve on Friday 2 August at 6pm.

Quotes attributable to Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Minister Catherine King:

“We’re really pleased to support this important project with funding from the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program.

“Whether it’s the Little Athletics or the Football Club, I’ve no doubt this upgrade will be well received and be of real benefit to the community.

“Across the country and right here in Beaufort we’re partnering with State and Local Governments to deliver the infrastructure and facilities local communities deserve.”

Quotes attributable to State Member for Ripon, Martha Haylett MP:

“The Beaufort Crows are at the heart of our community and this lighting upgrade will encourage even more locals to join the club and get active. 

“The new lights won’t just make our local sporting events better, but they’ll also shine a light on the much-loved Beaufort Annual Show and other festivals too.”

Quotes attributable to Pyrenees Shire Mayor Robert Vance:

“I thank everyone involved in the project including both levels of government and Powercor.

“Completion of the lighting upgrade is a fantastic result for user groups in coordinating sport and community events in coming years.”