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FEDERAL Member for Gippsland, Darren Chester is backing a Latrobe City Council plan to undertake a major redevelopment of facilities at Gaskin Park, Churchill.
Chester has met with Latrobe City representatives and inspected the facility, which he says doesn’t meet the growing needs of the community.
“By working closely with council and community organisations in the past, we have been able to secure funding for some much-needed improvements to recreation reserves and change room facilities across Latrobe City,” he said.
“I am lobbying my Coalition colleagues in Canberra for funding to help deliver projects like the Gaskin Park redevelopment.
“Providing opportunities for people of all ages to enjoy a healthy, active lifestyle means investing in facilities that cater for men and women. This project is well-designed and ready for an investment by the federal government to bring it up to modern standards.”
The current venue is undergoing an entire facelift. Churchill Cricket Club and Churchill Baseball Club will be joining the football and netball clubs at Gaskin Park.
The turf on Gaskin 2 is getting resurfaced with the addition of a turf wicket, while the cricket and baseball clubs are hoping to secure grants for a new pavilion.
The resurfacing and installation of the turf wicket on Gaskin 2 is expected to be completed this year.
