Lara Recreation Reserve Masterplan Stage Two: transformation underway
The Lara community is in for an exciting transformation of its recreational landscape with the commencement of Stage Two of the Lara Recreation Reserve Masterplan.
To mark the beginning of construction, Deputy Mayor Anthony Aitken and Member for Lara, Ella George MP, joined with junior players, coaches and club representatives from the Lara football, cricket and baseball clubs today to visit the site and celebrate the project's commencement.
This project, with $1 million in funding contributed by the Victorian Government through the Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions (DJSIR) and an additional $4.545 million from Council, promises to elevate the sporting and recreational experience for all Lara residents.
The project's scope includes the construction of a sporting pavilion catering to baseball, football, cricket as well as an extensive reconstruction of the baseball field.Progress has already been made with early-services work completed and commencement of the new pavilion and baseball field construction at the project site.The project is on track for completion by mid-2024.
The project encompasses the design of future masterplan items, such as the formalisation of car parking facilities and future baseball field lighting. These enhancements aim to create a comprehensive recreational hub meeting the diverse needs of the Lara community.
Mayor Sullivan
Providing modern amenities for both athletes and spectators alike is not just an upgrade; it's a commitment to enhancing the overall sports and entertainment experience.
Meticulous planning has gone into the Lara Recreation Reserve Stage Two Masterplan project to meet the needs of three sporting codes: baseball, cricket and football.
Deputy Mayor Aitken
The future for Lara's sporting and recreational scene is bright.
I’m sure many Lara residents will welcome the completion of the project and appreciate all the opportunities that come with having such a top-notch facility.
Ms George
These upgrades to football, cricket and baseball facilities will complement the recently opened netball and tennis pavilion – meaning there are great facilities for every sportsperson at Lara.
I’m proud of the Andrews Labor Government’s contribution to both stages of the Lara Recreation Reserve Masterplan which will ensure that more people can enjoy the health and social benefits at this local sporting facility.
Peter Kelly - Lara Sporting Club President
The facility is a state-of-the-art complex benefiting not only the Lara Sporting Club Members and participants but the entire Lara Community.
The Lara Sporting Club would also like to acknowledge the City of Greater Geelong Project Team for their dedication to the project's details and extend a thanks to Ward Councillor Anthony Aitken and Kylie Gryzbek, prior to her resignation from Council, for their commitment to delivering the Master Plan.