KIM TRAVERS

LABOR CANDIDATE FOR NICHOLLS

SENATOR JANA STEWART

SENATOR FOR VICTORIA

$580,000 FOR UPGRADES AT HARLEY HAMMOND RESERVE

A re-elected Albanese Labor Government would put $580,000 towards delivering female-friendly facilities at Harley Hammond Reserve in Broadford.

Labor Candidate for Nicholls Kim Travers joined Senator for Victoria Jana Stewart to make the announcement, reinforcing Labor’s commitment to building safer, more inclusive sporting facilities for women and girls in regional Victoria.

This election commitment builds on the more than $900,000 already announced by the Albanese Labor Government for upgrades to netball courts and lighting at the reserve.

Harley Hammond Reserve isn’t just a place for sport—it’s a designated Bushfire Place of Last Resort for the Broadford community.

These upgrades will ensure the reserve continues to serve as a safe, functional and inclusive space when locals need it most.

Labor is getting on with the job of delivering real outcomes for Broadford and communities right across Nicholls.

Consistent with past practice, election commitments will be delivered in line with Commonwealth Grants Rules and Principles.

Quotes attributable to Senator for Victoria Jana Stewart:

“A re-elected Albanese Labor Government will invest $580,000 in upgrading Harley Hammond Reserve – delivering the female friendly change rooms, umpire facilities, and social spaces our community deserves.

“Having grown up in regional Victoria I know how important local sport is for communities. I am proud to be part of a government committed to building facilities that welcome everyone.

“When we invest in local sport, we’re backing equity, community pride, and a stronger future for regional towns like Broadford.

“This project is about more than bricks and mortar – it’s about fairness, opportunity, and supporting the next generation of female athletes.”

Quotes attributable to Kim Travers, Labor Candidate for Nicholls:

“Federal Labor is backing in our regional communities with the facilities they need to thrive.

“This is about fairness, inclusion and making sure women and girls have the same opportunities to get involved in local sport.

“I remember as a B grade soccer player at 16 the trip to an old tool shed that was cleared for the girls to change in.

“Improvements like these are an amazing investment in our young women and levels the playing field.

“As someone who lives in a bushfire-prone area, I know how critical it is that we invest in community infrastructure that’s resilient and ready in times of emergency.

“These upgrades aren’t just about sport—they’re about safety, inclusion, and making sure Broadford has facilities the whole community can rely on.”

WEDNESDAY, 16 APRIL 2025

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