Sport

Benalla’s Indoor Recreation Centre the recipient of Labor funding pledge

By James Kleeman

Nov 14, 2022

In support: Labor Member for Northern Victoria Jaclyn Symes and Labor candidate for Euroa Angela Tough announce a $15 million funding pledge for Benalla Indoor Recreation Centre.

Following a recent Coalition funding announcement for Benalla’s Indoor Recreation Centre the Labor Government has followed suit and thrown its support behind a rebuild.

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If re-elected later this month Labor has promised $15 million towards a new stadium.

This follows a Coalition announcement a fortnight ago which pledged $10 million to upgrade the current centre.

Member for Northern Victoria Jaclyn Symes and Labor candidate for Euroa Angela Tough visited the centre recently to announce the funding.

“This redevelopment is a great example of how a re-elected Andrews Labor Government will make sport more accessible, welcoming and inclusive for all, particularly the growing number of girls and women playing sport,” Symes said.

“I practically grew up at this stadium, playing, coaching and refereeing basketball, playing indoor netball and numerous school activities.

“I’m incredibly proud to be able to secure this huge Labor commitment that will inject new life into this well-used and much-loved community facility.”

We will build it: Liberal candidate for Euroa Brad Hearn, Benalla Rural City Mayor Bernie Hearn, Nationals candidate for Euroa Annabelle Cleeland and Victorian Nationals leader Peter Walsh at the announcement of the Coalition’s $10 million funding pledge.

Tough said the commitment recognised how important the centre was to local sporting families.

“As a parent and a teacher, I know how important modern dedicated sports facilities are for local families,” Tough said.

“Only Labor will ensure the Benalla Indoor Recreation Centre upgrade gets delivered and delivered properly by providing $15 million to this game-changing project.”

Benalla Rural City Council welcomed the funding, having tabled a master plan for the centre’s redevelopment in 2019.

Council is now in the process of appointing an architect to the project who will undertake detailed design work and prepare tender documentation.