A project at Wallan’s Greenhill Reserve aimed at boosting the involvement of women in sport was officially opened earlier this month.
Minister for Community Sport Ros Spence officially opened the Greenhill Reserve Female Friendly Changeroom Conversion Project on August 9.
The main oval change rooms have been upgraded to be more female friendly, included the addition of shower dividers, and replacement of urinals with extra toilets.
Public access toilets and umpire change rooms are now located at the front of the building for safer access, and a first aid room and a verandah were added along with more storage space.
The $760,000 project received $500,000 from Sport and Recreation Victoria’s Local Sport Infrastructure Fund’s Female Friendly Facilities stream and $260,000 from Mitchell Shire Council.
Mitchell Shire Mayor Bill Chisholm said the Greenhill Recreation Precinct was catering for growth in the south of Mitchell Shire to ensure everyone had an equal opportunity to participate.
“Local sport is a big part of our shire and it’s only going to become more important as we grow,” he said.
“A big part of providing for Mitchell Shire’s growth is making sure all areas of our community can participate in sport and recreation activities.
“More women and girls are getting involved in our local sports clubs and our facilities need to reflect that.
“This partnership between the Victorian Government, Greenhill Reserve Committee of Management, Wallan Football Netball Club, Wallan Junior Football Club and Council means women and girls can feel safe and comfortable when they want to play a sport in Mitchell Shire.”
