SHEPPARTON will receive millions of dollars in State Government funding for major upgrades, including the Shepparton Sports Stadium and VISY Stadium. The Victorian Government’s $25M Council Support Package includes a $3M allocation for Greater Shepparton, facilitating the most significant upgrades to the Shepparton Sports Stadium in over 30 years.
Planned improvements for the Shepparton Sports Stadium include roof enhancements, facade and external signage upgrades, as well as updated change spaces and accessibility features to better serve major events and community competitions. VISY Community Stadium will also benefit from extensive renovations, including roof, kitchen, and foyer upgrades, the construction and fit-out of gender-inclusive and accessible multi-use change rooms, mezzanine facility upgrades, enhanced sporting equipment, safety improvements for indoor courts, and updated court line-markings for basketball and badminton.
Greater Shepparton City Council mayor, councillor Shane Sali emphasised the importance of these upgrades, particularly in terms of accessibility and usability for local competitions and events. He noted that the facilities must be maintained and improved as much as possible with the available funding, while still aiming for a larger redevelopment in the future. The improvements to VISY Stadium, in particular, promise immediate benefits, addressing current limitations that restrict its full utilisation.
Additional enhancements will be made to the Shepparton Sports City precinct to improve user safety and connectivity. This includes constructing connecting footpaths throughout the precinct, additional tree planting, and landscaping to improve the area’s appearance and functionality. Enhancements to footpaths will ensure accessible routes between the BMX facility, the velodrome, and other sports facilities.
Moreover, the Yahna Gurtji Shared Path will be expanded between Gemmill’s Swamp and KidsTown, improving connectivity for Mooroopna.
The Council Support Package is part of the State Government’s Regional Investment Package, designed to support local government organisations in implementing projects that will create outcomes that may have been generated by hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Hames in regional Victoria. The $3M boost is under the Hub Cities Stream 1 Council Support Package.
Regional Development Minister Gayle Tierney expressed pride in supporting numerous projects across rural and regional Victoria, emphasising their potential to create better public spaces, stimulate economic activity, and provide improved outcomes for both visitors and locals.
All projects are set to be completed by June 30, 2026, promising lasting benefits for Greater Shepparton’s community and enhancing the region’s sports and recreational infrastructure. For more details, visit rdv.vic.gov.au/councilsupportpackage.
