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Sports Lighting Projects for Latrobe City to be officially unveiled on 25 September 2023
The Sports Lighting Projects, funded by the government's Sport and Recreation Victoria Community Sports Infrastructure Stimulus Program, will be officially unveiled on September 25th at 11 am.
At the official opening of Latrobe City Council Sports Lighting Projects, CEO of Latrobe City Council Steve Piasente will MC the event, with the Mayor of Latrobe City Council, Kellie O'Callaghan and Netball Director of Newborough Football Netball Club, Chelsea Granger both sharing some words.
The Sports Lighting Projects will emphasise the importance in improving local sports as it will also help boost tourism in Latrobe City
Official opening details
The official unveiling of the Sports Lighting Projects will be held on Monday September 25 at 11am with details as follows:
- Who: Launch to be conducted by Latrobe City Council
- When: Monday, September 25 at 11am
- Where: Northern Reserve, 20 Southwell Avenue, Newborough
Media contacts
- Lauren Carey, Manager Engagement and Customer Focus Latrobe City Council, 0418 147 788
- Sophie Holcombe, Communications and Engagement Advisor, will be present on the day
Acknowledgements/VIPs
- Renee Heath - Liberal Member for Eastern Victoria
- Julia Lomas - Sport and Recreation Victoria
- Councillor Kellie O'Callaghan, Mayor of LCC
- Councillor Sharon Gibson
- Steve Piasente, CEO of LCC
With state funding from the government's Sport and Recreation Victoria Community Sports Infrastructure Stimulus Program in 2020.
Delivered lighting upgrades
Lighting upgrades were delivered at the following locations between December 2020 and April 2023:
- George Bates Oval, Yallourn North
- Ronald Reserve Oval, Morwell
- Old Trafford Oval, Traralgon
- WH Burrage Reserve Soccer Pitch, Newborough
- Northern Reserve Netball Courts, Newborough
The event is an opportunity to celebrate this project and the valuable impact it will have on the lives of those who play, watch, or help behind the scenes to bring local sport to life.
Pictures from Google Maps.
Source: www.gippsland.com
Published by: news@gippsland.com
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