Thursday, 28 November 2024

 Gayle TIERNEY (Western Victoria – Minister for Skills and TAFE, Minister for Regional Development) (10:29): Recently I had the pleasure of meeting Matilda stars Chloe Lincoln and Emily Gielnik during their visit to junior players at the Surf Coast Football Club at Torquay’s Banyul-Warri Fields. Emily shared a wonderful message with the young soccer players: do not worry about your abilities, keep playing with friends, enjoy it and stay active. This inspiring visit underscores the importance of investing in community sports, and the Allan Labor government is proud to support local clubs with new and upgraded facilities that will allow more people of all ages, abilities and genders to actively participate in healthy activities. Surf Coast residents can soon enjoy new hockey facilities at Banyul-Warri Fields, home of the Torquay Tornadoes. These upgrades include a state-of-the-art hockey pitch with lighting, scoreboard and spectator seating. In Waurn Ponds residents will benefit from a new indoor sporting complex featuring six multisport courts, a gymnastics facility, a dance studio and extensive onsite parking. Armstrong Creek will also see the construction of a cutting-edge indoor sports centre with four multisport courts, a civic plaza and additional car parking to support the area’s growing community. Stage 2 upgrades to the Surf Coast Aquatic and Health Centre are about to begin and will deliver a dedicated learn-to-swim pool, splash park, spa, sauna, steam room and more change rooms – (Time expired)