Major upgrades at the Gippsland Sports and Entertainment Park in Morwell have taken an important step forward with a head builder appointed to deliver the project.
Minister for Community Sport, Ros Spence, today announced Victorian company Building Engineering Pty Ltd has been appointed to lead the upgrades to the region’s premier sports and entertainment venue.
The Minister said Building Engineering have extensive experience in delivering high quality projects across Victoria, including the Coonawarra Willam Aquatic Centre at Ivanhoe Grammar, and West Gippsland Performing Arts Centre.
“Appointing a builder brings us closer to delivering these upgrades that will not only encourage more participation in sports amongst the local community but also support jobs and the local economy,” she said.
The upgrades will include a new grandstand pavilion with change rooms and amenities, redeveloped and upgraded pitches with new lighting and player facilities, a new change facility, and increased car parking.
As well as being the region’s major outdoor events venue, the park will continue to be the home of Falcons 2000, Gippsland United FC, Latrobe Valley Soccer League and Gippsland Referees.
Building Engineering have also been appointed as the head builder for the Morwell Gun Club upgrade, which will include two new Olympic standard trap shooting ranges, player shelters, an armoury, maintenance shed and upgrades to the car park.
The Gippsland Sports and Entertainment Park upgrades are expected to be completed in late 2026. Morwell Gun Club upgrades are expected to be completed in late 2025.
They are two of the four projects in the region that are part of the Gippsland Sports Package, which also includes the Gippsland Regional Indoor Sports Stadium and Ted Summerton Reserve.
“Participating in sports at any level contributes so much to the community and individuals taking part, which is why we invest in sports clubs and infrastructure right across Victoria,” said Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events, Steve Dimopoulos.
For more information about the Regional Sports Infrastructure Program, visit sport.vic.gov.au.
