Werribee’s Galvin Park Sexton Pavilion has levelled up in a massive expansion.
Construction of the $6.1 million cricket, netball and football pavilion upgrade is now complete, featuring a second storey extension with a social room, committee room, kitchenette, timekeeper area and office.
Other improvements include four new change rooms that will be accessible for all participants, new umpire rooms, first-aid room and storage.
In a nod to sustainability, all gas appliances have been replaced with electric and more than 60 solar panels have been added to the pavilion.
Wyndham mayor Mia Shaw said the expansion was a game-changer for the clubs who call Galvin Park home.
“These modern facilities will enhance the experience for players, officials, and spectators alike, while also supporting the continued growth of grassroots sports in Wyndham,” Cr Shaw said.
“The expansion of the Sexton Pavilion also complements upgrades to the Galvin Park soccer and tennis pavilions undertaken in recent years.”
The state government provided $2 million for the upgrade from its Growing Suburbs Fund and $1 million from its Local Sports Infrastructure Fund. The federal government provided $500,000.
Lalor MP Joanne Ryan said the completion of the redevelopment was a proud moment for the Werribee community.
“As a local who lives just a few drop punts away from Galvin Park and a long-term supporter of the club, I know how much these facilities will be valued and utilised by the Werribee Centrals community,” she said.
“This facility is more than just a sports hub – it’s a space that brings people together and strengthens the bonds within our community. With the redevelopment now complete, we are building Wyndham’s future, one that is inclusive, vibrant, and supportive of local clubs and residents alike.”
The Werribee Centrals Sports and Youth Club also made a contribution to the fit-out.
Club chairman Vincent Keogh thanked the council and state and federal governments for their investment.
“Not only is this a facility for our sports club, which is one of the oldest and biggest in the municipality, with an increasing emphasis on female participation, but it is also a much-needed community facility that will be the home for RecLink and host many other school and sporting groups throughout the year,” he said.
