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Lochiel Park in Orbost gets $2M upgrade funding if Nationals wins in 2022 Victorian elections
The grass will be all the greener in Orbost under a Liberal and Nationals Government thanks to a commitment to improve Orbost's winter sporting hub, Lochiel Park.
Nationals State MP, Tim Bull was thrilled to be on site to announce the commitment of $2 million dollars for upgrades in a range of areas. "Major improvements to the sporting precinct will deliver:"
- New playing surface on the oval
- New drainage system
- Sealing of the access road around the oval including kerb and channelling
- Replacement of the dilapidated public toilet block
- New watering system, installation of concrete paths to the social
- Change rooms and improvements to the BMX track
"This will make the ground safer and provide some significant general upgrades that will benefit all who use the area." Mr Bull said.
Left to right, Jorja Savory, Lachie Fenner, Brayden Ross, Garry Squires, Tim Bull, Olivia Barley and Royston (Doc) Nettleton
Safe place to stay active
Mr Bull said sporting clubs played critical roles in country communities. "We love our sport in East Gippsland, and this investment in Orbost is good for families, fitness and fun. I firmly believe one of the best ways we can address some of the problems we experience in wider society is to get people, especially young people, involved in and with sport and around good role models. A big part of that is providing modern facilities," Mr Bull said.
President of the Orbost Snowy Rovers Royston Nettleton said without financial support, it is impossible to deliver these critical improvements. "These upgrades will make such a difference for not only our players, but the wider community and it will ensure Lochiel Park is a safe place to stay active in Orbost," he said.
East Gippsland Shire Mayor Cr Mark Reeves said the Lochiel Park project is significant for the Orbost and district community. "Lochiel Park is a central point of activity and social connection for many people in the community and Council welcomes this funding commitment," Cr Reeves said.
Pictures from Tim Bull MP website.
Source: www.gippsland.com
Published by: news@gippsland.com
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