The project will replace the existing grass track with a new all-weather 400 metre synthetic track, complete with a drainage and irrigation system for the turf infield. New 200 lux LED lighting will see the club host training and competitions in the evening and year-round.

The upgrades will also include two new long and triple jump pits, a dual discus and hammer throw cage, and multiple athlete and spectator shelters.

Together the new facilities will provide local Little Athletics and nearby schools with the opportunity to ramp up junior competition, school carnivals, and athlete training and development programs across a wider range of disciplines.

The Victorian Budget 2023/24 is providing $213 million to deliver and improve community sports infrastructure and support initiatives that boost participation and inclusion in local sports clubs and organisations.

It’s part of more than $1.9 billion the Government has invested in community sport and recreation infrastructure since 2014.

The project is funded by a $2 million investment from the Victorian Government, and is in partnership with Hume City Council.

From new sports pavilions to athletics track upgrades, investments like these are about stimulating local economies, creating jobs, and improving the health, wellbeing, and social outcomes for Victorian communities.