Skilled Stadium will receive a $20m boost for a much needed upgrade as a result of a joint partnership between a Rudd Labor Government and the Victorian Labor Government.
Senator Kate Lundy, Shadow Minister for Sport, Recreation, Health Promotion and Local Government, Darren Cheeseman, Federal Labor Candidate for Corangamite and Richard Marles, Federal Labor Candidate for Corio joined with Victorian Premier John Brumby and State Labor MP’s at Kardinia Park to make the announcement today.
At the joint announcement at Skilled Stadium, Senator Lundy announced that a Rudd Labor Government will contribute $14 million, and Victorian Premier John Brumby announced the State contribution of $6 million.
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Increase the capacity of Ross Drew Stand by 3,500 (increasing overall capacity of Skilled Stadium to over 30,000); |
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Improve amenities and accessibility; |
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Expand high performance gymnasium – which will also be used by local elite athletes; and |
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New administration and corporate facilities. |
Labor knows how important it is to work cooperatively with the three spheres of Government to provide the infrastructure that communities need. This is another example of what can be achieved in partnership,” Senator Lundy said.
“This upgrade will ensure that the region can watch live sport and entertainment in a high quality venue”, Richard Marles said.”A stadium of national standard in regional Australia is something that the Geelong community can really be proud of.”
“In weeks like this week you really see how important the Cats are in our community. This commitment will allow the club membership to continue to grow,” Darren Cheeseman said.
Also today, Senator Lundy and Darren Cheeseman announced that a Rudd Labor Government will make a contribution of up to $70,000 to South Barwon Football and Netball Club for a much needed lighting upgrade.
Contact: Taryn Langdon 0417 148 059
