Horsham Rural City Council will apply to the federal government’s Growing Regions Fund to complete the City Oval community facility and changerooms project.
Councillors on Monday adopted the funding strategy which seeks $4.805 million to replace the current two-storey building.
The total budget for the project is $9.611 million, with Council contributing $4.806 million from its approved four-year capital works program.
The application for round two of the program will be submitted before October 10, with the outcome expected later this year.
Council’s previous application for Round 1 of the Growing Regions Fund earlier in 2024 was unsuccessful.
The broader City Oval Sawyer Park redevelopment, which began with the netball facilities and event stage, aims to provide modern, accessible sporting and community facilities.
The new community pavilion will be a shared with venue available for various community groups including current users Horsham Football and Netball Club and Horsham Cricket Association.
It will also have modern and compliant changerooms.
The project scope includes demolition of existing facilities, construction of two ticket boxes, a food kiosk and completion of landscaping at the north-west entry to City Oval.
Mayor Robyn Gulline emphasised the importance of this project for the community.
“This facility will ensure a regional standard sporting and events venue for Horsham and the wider Wimmera Mallee region,” she said.
“The project is crucial for enhancing the region’s premier oval and meeting current AFL guidelines and accessibility standards,” Cr Gulline said.
