Pascoe Vale electorate
Ms BLANDTHORN (Pascoe Vale) (11:59): (5816) My constituency question is for the Minister for Community Sport, and the question I ask is: what is the latest update on Moreland council’s application for a package of local sport lighting infrastructure projects to the Andrews Labor government community sports infrastructure stimulus program? As the minister will be aware, as part of round 2 of the CSIF, Moreland council were invited by Sport and Recreation Victoria to resubmit one of their round 1 applications for a package of sporting lighting projects at sporting grounds right across our local area. This package of lighting upgrades would greatly benefit participation, inclusivity, safety and accessibility at our local sporting clubs and for their competitions. Better lighting can mean more time and better performance capability on the pitch and more opportunity to grow membership, diversify competitions and give locals of all ages and abilities greater chance to get active and connect with a team sport in their community. The Oak Park sporting association in particular has long been advocating for a lighting upgrade, with a vision to open doors to demand for increased playing and training opportunities across their AFL, cricket and Auskick programs. I ask for information on the program.