By Alesha Capone
The state government has announced $1 million in funding to help build a new soccer pavilion at Werribee’s Galvin Park.
Werribee MP Tim Pallas, who announced the funding on Friday, said the money would come from the state government’s $68 million Community Sports Infrastructure Stimulus Program.
Once complete, the pavilion will include six accessible changerooms, two unisex umpire rooms, a community room, canteen, first aid room and storage.
“This investment will support the local economy and create jobs – and support the growing number of people in Werribee keen to get involved in sport and recreation,” Mr Pallas.
Mr Pallas acknowledged Wyndham council for its commitment and financial contribution to the Galvin Park project.
The $3.8 million redevelopment of the Galvin Park soccer pavilion began last month.
According to the council, the project will be completed over two stages, with stage one including site mobilisation, early carpark works and construction of the first part of the pavilion.
Construction of stage two, which is expected to begin in October, will include the demolition of the existing pavilion and construction of the second part of the new pavilion.
The project is expected to be completed in mid-2021 however, construction timelines may be affected by COVID-19 restrictions.
Mayor Josh Gilligan said the soccer pavilion redevelopment was the fifth stage of the Galvin Park Master Plan rollout.
“In 2018 council demolished the reserve’s old tennis pavilion and built a new $2 million sports club and community pavilion,” Cr Gilligan said.
“Last year, council invested a further $1.7 million into the facility for a new oval.”
Wyndham’s sports development portfolio holder, Cr Peter Maynard, said the project would provide a new home for the Werribee City Soccer Club and the many community groups and schools that currently use the facility.
“The Galvin Park soccer pavilion will service four soccer pitches and will provide another great asset in Werribee that will help boost participation in sport,” Cr Maynard said.
