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Plans endorsed for Scott Reserve upgrade

By Contributed

Jan 10, 2025

Moira Shire Council has confirmed funding to be allocated towards new lights at Cobram's Scott Reserve. Photo by Owen Sinclair

The designs for a new pavilion at Cobram’s Scott Reserve were endorsed by the Moira Shire Council administration at its December meeting last year.

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The detailed concept design brings the pavilion in line with AFL and Netball Victoria requirements, while featuring separate spaces for social functions and changerooms.

The concept design will form part of detailed design documents to be used in future grant applications and construction tenders by the council.

Moira Shire Council Chair Administrator Graeme Emonson said that because refurbishment of the existing facility was not feasible, the council was considering replacing it with the new building.

Moira Shire Council Chair Administrator Graeme Emonson speaking at the opening of the Yarroweyah Koonoomoo settlers’ memorial last year. Photo by Owen Sinclair

“Modern sports infrastructure is key to helping to promote local sport and encourage wider participation,” he said.

“We know that the current building doesn’t meet users’ needs and that the community has been advocating for a new space which meets current and future standards.

“Progressing this to the detailed design work stage is part of the council continuing to work towards improving facilities for user groups.”

The detailed design stage of the pavilion is expected to be completed in 2025-26, after which time the council will pursue external funding for the building works.