The seat of Liberal and Nationals candidates have pledged $3.2 million to rebuild clubrooms at Seymour’s Kings Park if the Coalition forms government at next month’s state election.
Liberal candidate Brad Hearn and the Nationals’ Annabelle Cleeland said the clubrooms, which currently house Seymour Football Netball Club as well as junior football and netball clubs, would benefit more user groups and create a function centre at Kings Park.
Ms Cleeland said the upgrade could pave the way for Seymour to host AFL practice matches and other major events.
“With no town hall, this venue is one of the only places in our community where we can hold major gatherings,” she said.
“It’s also the staging ground for emergency services in the event of a natural disaster.
“Whether weddings, funerals, show day, the Seymour [farming] expo or the many functions the Lions hold during the season, new clubrooms will be a great space for functions and entertainment.”
Mr Hearn said he fought for the project for four years after committing to it as an upper house candidate in 2018.
“It still hasn’t been delivered and that demonstrates the need for stronger advocacy for our community,” he said.
“There are a lot of tired clubrooms across our region that need funding to bring them up to date. We have been ignored for too long in this seat and our facilities demonstrate this.
“Sporting clubs are the great meeting places in our communities and this investment will make sure Kings Park continues to be a busy hub for all people well into the future. Sporting facilities save lives.”
