Lilly Gibson, 11, with her grandmother Aunty Cheryl Bourke, City of Greater Shepparton Mayor Geoff Akers and Regional Development Victoria Hume regional director Charlie Bird, celebrating the opening of the Yanha Gurtji Shared Path extension.
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Rechelle Zammit
A $3 million package of sports and outdoors upgrades is now ready for public use, connecting community locations and improving accessibility.
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The upgrades include new sports equipment and facilities as well as a 2.83km extension of the Yanha Gurtji Shared Path.
The investment is part of the Victorian Government’s $25 million Council Support Package, supporting regional tourism, sports and culture.
Greater Shepparton City Council hosted an opening ceremony at KidsTown on Thursday, October 1 that featured a Welcome to Country and smoking ceremony from Uncle Dixie Patten.
The scenic path extension was opened with a ribbon cutting, and connects KidsTown with Shepparton via Gemmill Swamp Wildlife Reserve.
The VISY Community Stadium received improvements including improved basketball courts, modern scoreboards and shot clocks, accessible change facilities and roof improvements.
Shepparton Sports Stadium received upgrades to change rooms, roofing repairs and new sporting equipment.
Mayor Geoff Akers praised the project as a fantastic outcome for Greater Shepparton and said the Yanha Gurtji Shared Path was “a unique way to experience the natural beauty of our region”.
“The $3 million funding has enabled council to deliver infrastructure that enhances community wellbeing, improves accessibility and creates more opportunities for people to participate in sport, recreation and active living,” Cr Akers said.
Council thanked the government for the project support and acknowledged the contributions of local contractors, sporting clubs and community stakeholders.
Mayor Geoff Akers spoke at the ribbon-cutting ceremony.
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Rechelle Zammit
Uncle Dixie Patten performed a Welcome to Country and smoking ceremony to celebrate the completion of the works.
Photo by
Rechelle Zammit
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