Pick My Project winner announced

The installation of outdoor fitness units around the Borough of Queenscliffe is one of 237 project ideas from across Victoria chosen to share in $30 million in community grant funding through Pick My Project.

Put forward by the Rotary Club of Queenscliff, the installation of these units aims to increase physical activity, focusing on cardio, strength, mobility, coordination and balance. The equipment is intended to benefit all age groups, genders and fitness levels.

The Victorian Government will provide $127,000 and work with the Rotary Club of Queenscliff to help make their idea a reality. During the five-week voting period, over 95,000 Victorians cast votes for their favourite project ideas in their local community. Locally, the installation of outdoor fitness units received 161 votes out of a total 375 public votes made across all projects within the Borough of Queenscliffe.

Rotary Club of Queenscliff president, Karen Pecar, said the club was thrilled to have their project submission chosen.

“Given the health and obesity issues facing our communities, increasing physical activity should be a priority area for governments, healthcare providers and community organisations. The installation of 10 outdoor fitness units at four stations along the foreshore of Point Lonsdale and one pod of 14 units in Princess Park will provide members of the community with the opportunity to enjoy free exercise 24/7,” said Ms Pecar.

Borough of Queenscliffe Mayor, Cr Susan Salter said it is clear by the number of votes this project received that the installation of outdoor fitness units across the Borough is something that our community very much wants.

“Congratulations to the Rotary Club of Queenscliff for putting this initiative forward. These outdoor fitness equipment units are not only a wonderful way to keep fit and enjoy the fresh sea air, they are also designed with inclusiveness and accessibility in mind and will provide another social platform for residents within the Borough to enjoy,” said Cr Salter.

Under the Pick My Project initiative, Victorians were invited to vote for their three favourite project ideas in their local community. Voters were able to select from a minimum of 30 project ideas, with residents in metropolitan Victoria shown project ideas within 5km of their local community, while those in regional Victoria were shown project ideas within 50km.

The $30 million funding has been divided between the six metropolitan and nine regional partnership areas.

Successful projects can be viewed at www.pickmyproject.vic.gov.au.