Benalla Rural City Mayor Bernie Hearn with Deputy Mayor Justin King at Benalla Showgrounds and Recreation Reserve.
Benalla’s clubs will have access to even better sport and recreation reserves thanks to $140,000 in funding.
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Benalla Rural City Council is taking a major step toward enhancing these facilities, announcing plans to develop four new master plans.
Sport and Recreation Victoria has committed $40,000 in grant funding to support the initiative, with Benalla Rural City contributing up to $100,000.
Mayor Bernie Hearn said she welcomed the funding announcement.
“The joint investment of $140,000 will provide a strong foundation for helping shape the future of Benalla’s recreation reserves, ensuring they continue to meet the needs of the community for years to come,” she said.
“This investment is a fantastic opportunity to plan for the future of our much-loved recreation reserves.
“It reflects the strong partnership between council, Sport and Recreation Victoria and our dedicated local sporting clubs and committees.
Cr Bernie Hearn and Cr Justin King at Benalla Gardens Reserve.
“By working together, we can ensure these spaces continue to support healthy, active lifestyles and remain central to our community for generations to come.”
The project will deliver site-specific master plans for Churchill Recreation Reserve, Benalla Showgrounds and Recreation Reserve, United Friendlies Society Reserve and Benalla Gardens Reserve.
These plans will form a strategic framework to guide infrastructure upgrades and investment prioritisation, ensuring the facilities meet the evolving needs of the Benalla community.
The master plans will also help council manage facilities more efficiently and make the best use of resources, helping council and user groups better manage infrastructure renewal while balancing long-term operational efficiency and cost.
Council will continue to engage with user groups and management committees to ensure outcomes reflect community needs and aspirations.
This project is supported by funding from Sport and Recreation Victoria through round two of the Regional Community Sports Infrastructure Fund.
For more information and updates on the master planning process, visit www.benalla.vic.gov.au/ or call 5760 2600.
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