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State government funds recreation reserve lighting project

The Minister for Tourism, Major Events and Sport, The Hon John Eren visited the facility to make the announcement of funding from the Country Football and Netball program.

Greater Shepparton City Council Mayor, Cr Dennis Patterson said “The funding will benefit many groups in our community, not only the Mooroopna Football Netball Club as it will also allow community festivals and events to be held here.”

The lighting project is possible with a joint funding approach of $80,000 from the Victorian Government, $30,000 from the Mooroopna Football Netball Club and $195,000 from Council.

The project has been identified in the Mooroopna Recreation Reserve Masterplan, which is currently being developed, as a priority by the Mooroopna community.

“We hope that by improving the infrastructure for our local sporting clubs that this has a flow on effect, increasing the number of people participating in sports and recreational activities,” said Cr Patterson.

“Community sport is at the heart of regional Victorian towns. Sports clubs are where families connect, communities gather and kids make the memories that stay with them for life,” said the the Hon John Eren. “We’re working to give all Victorians access to the sporting facilities they deserve, regardless of where they live.”