Labor has promised covered outdoor netball courts at Eagle Stadium in Werribee if the state government is re-elected. The state government says it will invest $2 million in the upgrades. All the courts at the stadium are currently uncovered. Local MP John Lister says the covered courts will let players compete year-round, rather than depending on the weather. Community Sport Minister Ros Spence says the project will give players, volunteers and families a place they can be proud of.
Seventy-two sporting clubs across Queensland will share $30 million under the second round of the state government's Games On! Grassroots Infrastructure Program. The round will support sports including football, cricket, netball and gymnastics, funding new and upgraded courts, rooms, lighting and grandstands. The first recipient is the University of Queensland Football Club at Chapel Hill in Brisbane, which will receive more than $1.4 million for a new clubhouse. In the first round, 119 projects are being delivered, with 40 complete and 79 underway.
Macedon MP Mary-Anne Thomas has announced $286,500 to upgrade the change room facilities at Tony Clarke Reserve. The money is part of a state government package of more than $13.9 million for 57 sports projects through the Local Sports Infrastructure Fund. The reserve currently has one change room for both home and away teams, and women and men share a large open room with doorless showers. Macedon Ranges council has committed $40,000 for a masterplan for the reserve, and Labor candidate Annette Death has pledged $670,000 for upgrades if the government is re-elected.
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The Queensland Government will provide $170,858 for pool heating at the Inglewood Swimming Pool and $427,235 for a full lighting upgrade at the Texas Sports Complex. The funding comes through the Games On! Grassroots Infrastructure Program. Councillor Kym Skinner said the Inglewood project was driven by the local swimming club and would make the pool more comfortable from September to March. At Texas, the existing bulbs are no longer manufactured, so the full system must be replaced. Mayor Lawrence Springborg welcomed the funding.
Almost $2.1 million in state grants will upgrade sporting facilities across the South Burnett and Cherbourg. The money comes from the State Government's $30 million Games On! Grassroots Infrastructure Program. Local MP Deb Frecklington said the projects would improve facilities for current players and give more people the chance to take up sport. Kingaroy Netball Association will receive $498,146 to upgrade its courts. Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council will receive $756,880 for practice nets, a cricket wicket, grandstands and fencing.
Sporting facilities across Hobsons Bay are receiving millions of dollars in funding ahead of next month's state election. On Tuesday 13 October, Point Cook MP Mat Hilakari announced $5 million to redevelop the pavilion at Bruce Comben Reserve in Altona Meadows. Combined with $2 million from Hobsons Bay council, the new pavilion will serve tenant clubs including Altona Roosters Rugby League Club, Seabrook Cricket Club and Westside Touch.
Labor has promised $250,000 towards a new elevated coaches box at Goddard Street Reserve in Tarneit, should the state government be re-elected. The reserve is home to Wyndham Suns Football Club and Tarneit Central Cricket Club. Tarneit MP Dylan Wight said Labor is backing local clubs. Community Sport Minister Ros Spence said the project would give players, volunteers and families a place to be proud of.
Canberra sporting clubs can apply for a share of more than $4.6 million in funding for facilities, equipment and participation programs. Sport and Recreation Minister Chris Steel said the round aims to help clubs upgrade existing venues and build new ones. Clubs have raised concerns about ageing grounds, crowded playing spaces and a shortage of indoor courts. More than $13 million has been awarded through the scheme since 2023. A separate program offers grants of up to $10,000 to develop female coaches and officials.
