CATHERINE KING MP
SHADOW MINISTER FOR INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORT AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT
MEMBER FOR BALLARAT
PETA MURPHY MP
MEMBER FOR DUNKLEY
BUILDING A NEW SPORTING FUTURE FOR MOUNT ELIZA
An Albanese Labor Government will commit $10 million to deliver a long-awaited upgrade of Emil Madsen Reserve in Mount Eliza.
Emil Madsen Reserve is the largest sports precinct in the Mornington Peninsula Shire and services the growing Mount Eliza community and neighbouring suburbs.
Home to the Mount Eliza Junior Football Club, Mount Eliza Soccer Club, Mount Eliza Football Netball Club and Mount Eliza Cricket Club - some of the biggest sporting clubs in the region, Emil Madsen Reserve has almost 2,000 people who use the space on a regular basis.
For the clubs, the current facilities are outdated and a barrier to growth – especially for girls and women wanting to play sport.
The upgrades will allow these clubs to grow and reach more people in the local community.
Through the development of its master plan, the Mornington Peninsula Shire has recommended more than 40 separate but interconnected projects to increase participation and create a multifunctional and high-quality sporting and recreation venue.
Key projects include the construction of a new east pavilion, new west pavilion and an upgrade of the existing pavilion on oval 2. The Masterplan also provides for the creation of a district level play space and skate park.
Today’s announcement is a commitment to partner with the Shire to deliver modern, accessible facilities to meet the future demand of the community.
What is needed is a Commonwealth Government ready to partner with the local community in delivering this much-needed upgrade. An Albanese Labor Government will do just that.
Comments attributable to Catherine King, Shadow Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development
‘Labor’s social infrastructure investments are about delivering a better future for families across Australia. This investment will do just that.'
'Sport plays such an important role in our lives. This investment will mean more kids, more families, and importantly more girls and women can get involved in sport and involved with their local community.'
'Peta Murphy has been such a strong advocate for this project. I know that after the election she will get straight to work to ensure it is delivered as soon as possible.'
Comments attributable to Peta Murphy, Member for Dunkley
‘This terrific project will benefit some of the largest sporting clubs in our region by creating a high quality and multi-functional facility. Labor supports this vision and will fund the upgrade to the tune of $10 million.’
‘Over the past few years, we have seen major redevelopments of other reserves in our region – now it’s Mount Eliza’s turn.’
‘Since I was elected, I have written to and met with Ministers, including the Deputy Prime Minister, lobbying for this upgrade. Unfortunately, the government’s response has been that there’s no money available. This upgrade will greatly benefit the Mount Eliza community – that’s why Labor will deliver it.’
TUESDAY, 1 MARCH 2022
MEDIA CONTACTS:
NICK BEAVER (KING) 0419 709 266
DYLAN STEED (MURPHY) 0400 615 862
