More female change rooms and late-night play in West Vic after cash boost

Half a million dollars from the state government will go towards a new women and girls change facility at Mortlake Recreation Reserve.

The $500,000 will be added to $250,000 from Moyne Shire Council and more than $140,000 raised locally. The $890,000 pledged will cover the cost of the change rooms. There is no timeline for when the work will start, or be completed.

Since 2018, more than $2 million has been spent upgrading the reserve. 

Supporting women’s sport: Mayor Jordan Lockett said the facility would help remove barriers for women and girls wanting to play sport.

Lights up: Corangamite Shire secured nearly $97,000 for new lighting at Timboon Recreation Reserve, allowing expanded use of recently upgraded netball and tennis courts.

• Mayor Kate Makin said the funding would strengthen the role sport plays in community life.

• Timboon Recreation Reserve committee secretary Leeanne Whitehead said the grant would allow the final stage of the town’s courts project to be completed before winter.

• Simpson Recreation Reserve is also expected to undergo a million-dollar upgrade after receiving a state grant last month.