Some nice funding for a completed project south of Hobart. Great to see.
The project received unprecedented support from the three levels of government:
Federal Government: $3.03 million following the 2022 election commitment
State Government: $3.3 million, including $300,000 through the 'Levelling the Playing Field' Grant (2018) and $3 million as part of Tasmania's FIFA Women's World Cup legacy commitment (2021)
Kingborough Council: $246,000 across multiple funding rounds
The completed Lightwood Park Pavilion boasts:
Eight FIFA-standard changerooms that can be converted into four large facilities
Three dedicated referee rooms
Medical room and kit storage facilities
Universal access toilet with public access
Completely reconstructed main pitch (Clennett's Lightwood Park) with new drainage and irrigation
Professional lighting system delivering 500 lux capacity
Impressive 830-seat grandstand.
"But we can’t stop here. Tasmania doesn’t have the facilities it needs to meet the growing demands of our sport, and we will continue to support all clubs to upgrade and expand their facilities, while also pushing for funding for a Home of Football in the State’s South, with six pitches for all levels of football.”
The Kingborough Lions United Football Club celebrated the official opening of the state-of-the-art Lightwood Park Pavilion and facilities on Wednesday 18 June, marking the completion of an ambitious four-year development project that has transformed the precinct into Southern Tasmania's premier...
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