Regional Sports Infrastructure Program – Latrobe
Sporting venues in the Latrobe region are set for some exciting upgrades through the Victorian Government's Regional Sports Infrastructure Program, ensuring it remains a key destination for sports, entertainment and community activities.
These upgrades will modernise facilities and support the region’s athletes, sporting clubs and community organisations.
Latrobe projects include:
- Gippsland Regional Indoor Sports Stadium
- Gippsland Sports and Entertainment Park
- Morwell Gun Club
- Ted Summerton Reserve.
With enhanced accessibility and modern amenities, sports venues in Gippsland will welcome residents, visitors and major events – boosting the local economy and creating new jobs.
Gippsland Regional Indoor Sports Stadium – now complete
Sports lovers and community groups in Gippsland now have access to improved sporting facilities in the heart of Traralgon, with the upgrades at the Gippsland Regional Indoor Sports Stadium now complete.
The upgrades include:
- new and refurbished change rooms
- upgraded show court lighting
- new broadcasting facilities
- upgraded foyers
- new solar panels and more.
The Stadium has been operating for more than 60 years and is home to the Traralgon Amateur Basketball Association, Gippsland United Basketball, Latrobe Valley Badminton and numerous community groups.
Upgrades were completed in July 2026.
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Gippsland Sports and Entertainment Park
From elite soccer to live music, Gippsland Sports and Entertainment Park in Morwell is a major sport and entertainment hub in Gippsland.
The transformation of the venue includes:
- a new pavilion with change rooms and amenities
- redeveloped and upgraded pitches with new lighting and player facilities
- a new change pod
- additional car parking to increase visitor capacity.
The upgrades are expected to be completed in late 2026.
Morwell Gun Club - now complete
Upgrades at Gippsland’s only Olympic trap shooting facility will eliminate the need for members and local athletes to travel to Melbourne, Mildura or Echuca for training.
The upgrades include:
- 2 new Olympic Trap shooting ranges
- player shelters
- LED lighting
- power upgrade
- an armoury
- accessible carparks, pathways and more.
The Morwell Gun Club has been operating for more than 80 years, with members representing Australia in numerous World and Commonwealth Championship competitions.
Construction at the Morwell Gun Club was completed early 2026.
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Vision: Title: Morwell Gun Club Facility Upgrades
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Todd Malone
It's a huge asset to the club to have two Olympic trap layouts in Gippsland, we’re the only Olympic trap layout from Frankston right through to Canberra.
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Todd Malone
So it's going to be such a leg up for aspiring athletes in the Gippsland region and athletes of all abilities.
So para athletes, juniors, ladies, basically everyone can come and train at a world-class local facility.
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Ted Summerton Reserve
Works at Moe’s premier cricket and football venue are underway so the facility can continue to be the home for the Moe Football Netball Club, Moe Cricket Club, Cricket Latrobe Valley, the Moe Fire Brigade and be the Gippsland Regional Cricket Centre for years to come.
Works include:
- redevelopment of the oval surface
- new lighting and new changerooms
- electronic scoreboard and sight screen
- refurbishment of the existing pavilion
- new undercover terracing
- accessibility improvements across the reserve and more.
As a regional sporting hub, these upgrades will improve its capacity to host events, supporting local businesses and creating employment opportunities during construction.
Ted Summerton Reserve upgrades are expected to be completed in late 2026.
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21 August 2025 – Game on for Gippsland indoor sports upgrade
Sports lovers in Gippsland will soon enjoy upgraded facilities as the start of works at the Gippsland Regional Indoor Sports Stadium is announced.
Works will include refurbishment to sport courts, improvements to existing amenities, a new officials’ change room, and broadcasting facilities.
The local economy will also benefit as Rebuild Gippsland will lead onsite works, sourcing materials from local businesses, supporting local industries and creating jobs. Additionally, Rockys Solar and Electrical in Sale will install solar panels and battery storage system to reduce energy usage and operational costs.
Gippsland Regional Indoor Sports Stadium is home to several local sports clubs, including the Traralgon Amateur Basketball Association, Gippsland United Basketball and Latrobe Valley Badminton Association.
The venue already boasts a world-class show court with 3,000 spectator seats and is one of Basketball Victoria’s high-performance hubs. These upgrades will attract more elite sporting events to the region including NBL, WNBL, Super Netball games and high-level badminton tournaments.
The upgrades to the Gippsland Regional Indoor Sports Stadium represent a significant investment in the region’s sporting future and are an exciting step forward for Gippsland.
Works at the stadium are due to be completed in mid-2026.
The Gippsland Regional Indoor Sports Stadium is one of 4 Regional Sports Infrastructure Program projects in the Latrobe Valley region, including the Morwell Gun Club, Gippsland Sports and Entertainment Park and Ted Summerton Reserve.
27 June 2025 – Gippsland Sports and Entertainment Park sod turn
Construction is now underway on upgrades to one of Latrobe Valley’s largest sports facilities.
The upgraded Gippsland Sports and Entertainment Park will deliver new buildings and spaces giving the community greater access to community sport, made possible through the Victorian Government’s Regional Sports Infrastructure Program.
Head contractor Building Engineering is leading construction at the site, which will include a new grandstand pavilion with change rooms and amenities, redeveloped and upgraded pitches with new lighting and player facilities, a new change facility and new car parking.
As well as being one of the region’s major outdoor events venues, the park will continue to be the home of some beloved local football organisations including Falcons 2000, Gippsland United FC, Latrobe Valley Soccer League and Gippsland Referees.
The old grandstand at the site will be demolished to make way for the new grandstand pavilion, which will continue to bear the name of Don Di Fabrizio, recognising the significance of his contribution to the community.
Mr Di Fabrizio was a prominent and valued member of the community who was president of the Morwell Falcons Soccer Club from 1969 to 1994.
These upgrades will help increase sports participation and improve the region’s capacity to host events, supporting local businesses and creating employment opportunities during the project’s delivery.
The Gippsland Sports and Entertainment Park upgrades are expected to be completed in late 2026.
The Gippsland Sports and Entertainment Park is one of four projects in the Latrobe Valley region and one of 16 projects across regional Victoria that are part of the Regional Sports Infrastructure Program, making our communities even better places to live, work, stay and play.
15 Nov 2024 – Gippsland sporting upgrades move ahead
Gippsland’s sport and entertainment venues are getting major upgrades with plans for the Gippsland Regional Indoor Sports Stadium underway.
Local firm JJC Design has been appointed to lead design works for stadium facilities – including a new change room for officials, roof works and lighting design.
Key milestones have also been reached at the Gippsland Sports and Entertainment Park and Morwell Gun Club with the appointment of Brand Architects as the principal design consultant for both projects.
The Gippsland Sports and Entertainment Park is getting a new pavilion with change rooms, upgraded pitches with better lighting, new player facilities and a bigger car park – which will increase capacity and allow bigger competitions and tournaments to be held there.
Meanwhile, Morwell Gun Club is getting a brand new shooting range and security fencing, creating a much bigger space for the sport.
Expressions of Interest are now open for a Head Contractor to deliver the Gippsland Sports and Entertainment Park and Morwell Gun Club.
Architecture Matters has been appointed as lead design consultant for the Ted Summerton Reserve upgrade, which will include a new pavilion with change rooms, upgraded accessible change facilities, new lighting, scoreboard and sightscreen. The upgrades will be a game changer for everyone who uses the venue, including local footballers, netballers and cricketers.
These new and upgraded facilities are funded through the Regional Sports Infrastructure Program which is part of a record $45 billion investment in projects and programs that matter to regional communities – including more than $2.3 billion for sport and active recreation infrastructure across Victoria.
19 March 2024 – Sports investment shoots and scores In Gippsland
The Victorian Government is making a landmark investment in Gippsland’s sporting infrastructure, with huge upgrades to 4 popular facilities in the area making sure more Gippslanders can play and watch their favourite sports.
A new Gippsland Sports Package is delivering 4 projects across the region as part of the Government’s Regional Sports Infrastructure Program.
Gippsland Regional Indoor Sports Stadium is one of 15 world-class sporting facilities across the state to see major upgrades to the venue, including upgrades to 4 playing courts and new lighting and technology for broadcasting.
More players will benefit from upgrades to changerooms and toilets while new solar panels and skylights will ensure this project provides players have the facilities they need to succeed for generations to come.
From elite soccer to live music, the Gippsland Sports and Entertainment Park is a major sport and entertainment hub for the region, used by Melbourne Victory and for wrestling tournaments, concerts, expos and more.
A major upgrade will deliver a new pavilion and upgraded pitches complete with lighting and increased visitor capacity, boosting local jobs and businesses and the region’s economy as thousands of visitors flock to Gippsland to see their favourite sport and entertainment stars.
The Gippsland Sports Package is also delivering 2 more sports venue upgrades in Gippsland – including the Ted Summerton Reserve in Moe, which will benefit from a refurbished oval, lighting, amenities, and terraces while the Morwell Gun Club will also be boosted by a new shotgun trap shooting range and safety upgrades.
These projects will help increase sports participation among the Gippsland community and bring more elite sport to regional Victoria, supporting local businesses.
Further updates on the projects will be provided in the coming months, with first works to kick off later this year.