The Hodgman Liberal Government is building Tasmania’s future by working with the community to deliver lasting outcomes.
Today, we are pleased to welcome the beginning of construction on the $10.5 million Dial Regional Sports Complex at Penguin.
This development has the dual benefits of providing jobs in construction and encouraging greater participation in physical activity.
The truly regional sports complex – with two ovals and associated facilities – will be able to host local, state and even national sporting events.
Showcasing the best in our region will help to draw more people to sport, and the high-quality facilities will themselves also assist in boosting participation.
We want people of all ages to be active as this will help to achieve our goal of making Tasmania the healthiest state in the country by 2025.
The Liberal Government is providing $3.5 million to the project, matching the contributions of the Central Coast Council and the Australian Government.
Importantly, this new complex will also allow the redevelopment of the existing Penguin Recreation Ground, which again will support jobs in construction.
On behalf of the Government, I commend the council on this exciting project and congratulate Fairbrother Pty Ltd on being the principal contractor.