More money for rec reserve

EXTRA money has been announced by the State Government for the Teesdale Oval Upgrade project.

Member for Eureka, Michaela Settle, was at Don Wallace Recreation Reserve last week to announce a further $250,000 for works at the sit.

The new money is in addition to the $1.5 million from the the State budget for female-friendly change rooms at the rec reserve.

The upgrade will involve resizing the oval, installing underground irrigation and drainage, adding new fencing as well as shelters and goal posts.

More parking areas will also be added improving access to the reserve.

The Golden Plains Shire will contribute a further $400,000 towards the upgrade which is expected to be finished at the end of 2024.

“We are creating state-of-the-art facilities and paving the way for increased participation of local women and girls in sports,” said Ms Settle.

“These upgrades will be game-changing for Teesdale, allowing local sport to grow at the complex and leave a lasting impact for generations to come.”

The initial $1.5 million in funding was the result of a Labor Party election commitimnt in 2022 and funding in the May budget as part of an initiative to increase participation in local sports clubs.

Judi Evans, committee member of Don Wallace Reserve Sporting Complex said the community is excited to receive this funding.

“This will give our community the opportunity to promote both male and female sports,” she said. “These changes will significantly improve the use of our recreation reserve.

“The Teesdale community is most appreciative and excited to have been allocated $1.75 million by Michaela Settle MP, Member for Eureka, to upgrade the Teesdale Sporting Complex.”