Labor is delivering better places to play, train and get active across Victoria.

Member for Bendigo West Maree Edwards today announced $337,447 for Maldon Gardens Playspace
Upgrade.

This project is a win for locals who are set to benefit from a year-round, inclusive, multi-generational play
and active recreation space.

The play space will feature traditional and nature play elements as well as incorporating Aboriginal
design features.

The announcement is one are a part of Labor's 57 new projects to share in more than $13.9 million from the
Local Sports Infrastructure Fund.

The Fund helps communities looking to kickstart pavilion revamps, court reconstructions, sports field
upgrades, updated sports lighting, new playgrounds and more.

The Carroll Labor Government has invested more than $24 million in the Victorian Budget 2026/27, to
develop community sport infrastructure across the state.

Only Labor is backing fair play, local clubs and local jobs.

For more information about the fund and successful projects, visit: www.sport.vic.gov.au.

Over 1,170 direct full-time jobs have been supported in the delivery of more than $538 million worth of
community sport and active recreation infrastructure across Victoria.

“Local clubs bring communities together – these grants will help improve their facilities for everyone to enjoy.”

“Labor is encouraging even more Victorians to get active and join their local clubs to enjoy the sports they
love.”