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Gaskin Park in Churchill gets $330,000 upgrade funding from Latrobe CIty Council and Sport and Recreation Victoria

Latrobe City Council welcomes funding for upgrades at Gaskin Park, benefiting local sports clubs and increasing venue usage. The project may attract regional events, providing economic benefits.

By news@gippsland - 6th June 2023 - Back to News

Latrobe City Council welcomes Sport and Recreation Victoria's funding announcement for upgrades at Churchill's Gaskin Park as part of the 'Country and Football Netball Program'. The funding will allow for upgrades to be made to improve the surface of Oval Two at Gaskin Park; a priority project identified under council's Recreation Needs Assessment.

Latrobe City Council is pleased with the funding from Sport and Recreation Victoria for upgrades at Gaskin Park's Oval Two, a priority project identified by the council

Enhancing sporting opportunities

The surface and drainage works will enhance the playing surface affording key stakeholders such as Churchill Football Netball Club, Churchill Junior Football Club, Churchill Cricket Club and Gippsland Power Football Club the ability to increase venue usage.

Latrobe City Council Mayor, Councillor Kellie O'Callaghan welcomed the funding announcement, highlighting the importance grassroots sports plays in fostering the growth and development of participants. "Community sporting clubs play a vital role in enabling people to play sport and keep physically healthy and mentally well. The improvements to the second oval surface and drainage at the Gaskin Park precinct will enable more user groups the opportunity to increase training and match time."

Better recreation for the community

Cr O'Callaghan said, "The enhancements will not only provide opportunities for those taking part in active recreation through sporting clubs but enable use by other passive recreation users. Recreation activity whether active or passive supports community connection and increases positive health and wellbeing outcomes."

"Apart from the benefits to key user groups, the project may lead to increased opportunity for the Gaskin Park precinct to be utilised as a host venue for regional level carnivals or events for sports such as cricket, baseball and football resulting in future economic benefit through visitation," she said. Council has endorsed $100,000 of funding to support the delivery of the project, with $230,000 being funded through Sport and Recreation Victoria.

Pictures from Latrobe Valley Events Precinct website.

Source: www.gippsland.com

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