AFL Central Victoria launches Regional Strategy

AFL Central Victoria has released a Regional Strategy for the games, the result of collaborative efforts by partner organisations including AFL Victoria, Netball Victoria and the nine local government authorities comprising the AFL Central Victoria Region.

The AFL Central Victoria Regional Strategy has been prepared to guide the development of AFL and netball within the Central Victoria Region, addressing a range of issues and providing clear direction regarding future infrastructure provision to grow participation throughout the region.

The recommendations made within the Strategy have been based on extensive research and consultation with local, regional and state level stakeholders that represent government, football, netball, community clubs and associations, as well as individuals involved in the support and provision of both sports at the community level.

Formal auditing of 56 facilities across the region identified most facilities had some level of improvement required to meet preferred football and netball local level facility provision.

As explained in a statement from AFL Central Victoria “the commitment of the region’s councils to supporting AFL and netball in their municipalities, combined with their strong understanding of and appreciation for the social value sport brings to their communities beyond participation, is evident. “This is shown through their continued and sustained facility investment and renewal programs and their commitment to supporting participation growth and sport development opportunities wherever possible.

“Since 2010 Central Victorian Region LGAs have prioritised facility investment by directly funding more than $31.1 million into $52 million worth of community football and netball related capital projects. This investment is indicative of the importance councils place on maintaining pivotal infrastructure and facilities to ensure club sustainability into the future.”

Based on the audit outcomes of the 56 facilities and advice from councils regarding proposed new oval and netball court developments across Central Victoria, it is estimated that the region is likely to require $21.9 million worth of investment to address existing facility gaps and ensure new facility provision to cater for projected growth, with AFL Central Victoria concluding that “funding provision does not currently match ongoing facility renewal and new development costs.” 

Image: Stakeholders at the release of the AFL Central Victoria Regional Strategy.

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