Thursday 16 June 2022

WHAT A SCORE FOR MOUNT CLEAR

The Andrews Labor Government is backing Mount Clear sport with a six-figure investment towards the installation of a new scoreboard at the Mount Clear Recreation Reserve.

Member for Buninyong Michaela Settle today announced $100,000 in funding for the project which will support the Mount Clear Football Netball Club, the Mount Clear Cricket Club, and students from Mount Clear Secondary College.

The Mount Clear Football Netball Club and Cricket Club supports over 315 families from the local area – the Victorian Budget 2022/23 funding will go towards delivering an updated scoreboard so that players, fans, and families, can get the latest from the big games.

The new scoreboard will add a whole new dimension to the player and fan experience at the ground, helping officials, players and spectators keep track of the game.

From new sports pavilions to scoreboards, investments like these provide high-quality and accessible facilities that allow Victorians to reap the benefits of sport and active recreation participation.

Investments like these are also about creating jobs, stimulating local economies, and fast-tracking community recovery by improving the health, wellbeing, and social outcomes for Victorian communities.

The investment is part of a $88 million Victorian Budget 2022/23 community sport infrastructure investment, providing better facilities for clubs and communities across Victoria, levelling the playing field for women and girls, building community connectedness, and creating jobs in planning, design, and construction.

The latest allocation brings the Labor Government’s investment in community sport and active recreation infrastructure since 2014 to more than $1.2 billion.

A KPMG report commissioned by Sport and Recreation Victoria put an annual value of $7 billion on the economic, social and health benefits of community sport and active recreation infrastructure in Victoria.

For more information about infrastructure grant opportunities available through the Government visit sport.vic.gov.au.

Quote attributable to Member for Buninyong Michaela Settle MP

“We are proud to support clubs like Mount Clear - the new scoreboard is fantastic and is set to make a real difference to sport at this popular ground and provide a real boost for players, officials, sponsors and fans alike on matchdays.”

Quote attributable to President Mount Clear Football Netball Club Ashley Madigan

“The Mount Clear Junior Football & Netball Club are delighted with the exciting news of the funding announcement. This significant support will enable us to invest in a state-of-the-art scoreboard and continue to develop the facilities for all users of the Mount Clear Recreation Reserve.

This will allow our club to continue to expand and improve our offering to all players and their families and provide a great experience for all who come to play at The Mounties.”