Bright Times Ahead at Dowton Park
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Published on 29 March 2019
Dowton Park in Yarragon is set to receive new sports lighting towers for the main oval thanks to a $45,000 funding boost from the Australian Government through its Community Sports Infrastructure Program.
The announcement was made earlier this afternoon by Federal Member for McMillan Russell Broadbent onsite at Dowton Park to the joy of local sporting groups.
In a great example of all three levels Government working together, this Federal funding will go alongside the Victorian State Government contribution $100,000, with the balance of the project to be funded by Baw Baw Shire Council through its Capital Works Program.
The project is scheduled for delivery mid-2019, just in time to help brighten up the dark winter nights.
Quotes attributable to Mayor Cr Mikaela Power“We welcome news of the funding that will soon boost safety, participation and player satisfaction for the clubs and user groups at Dowton Park.”
“This funding will help Council deliver better sporting facilities for our local clubs and we thank Russell and the Federal Government for their continued support and investment into grassroots sporting infrastructure.”
Quotes attributable to Cr Darren Wallace“The upgrade will transform the sporting landscape for Yarragon now and into the future, with the added bonus of making this vital community asset ‘work harder for longer’.”
“In the last decade, in line with the ever-growing population of Yarragon, there has been consistent participation rates for the Yarragon Junior Football Club and an increase in the AusKick program. This lighting project a great boost for future club sustainability and participation.”
Quotes attributable to Russell Broadbent MP“Sports hold such an integral place within Australian society and improving facilities will help to improve engagement and participation levels for users of Dowton Park.”
“Creating more accessible and versatile facilities create more opportunities for sporting groups and organisations to take advantage of the venue and its capabilities.”
Image: Council Coordinator Recreation Shane Paynter, Yarragon Football Netball Club President Ross Follet, Federal Member for McMillan Russell Broadbent and Mayor Cr Mikaela Power.