Funded projects
R2 Growing Regions Round 2 funded project
Eastwood Leisure Complex Redevelopment
Ballarat City Council received $8,533,000 from Growing Regions Round 2 for this project in Ballarat Central, Victoria.
Project facts
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Applicant | Ballarat City Council |
| Applicant type | Council |
| Round | R2: Growing Regions Round 2 |
| Location | Ballarat Central |
| State | Victoria |
| Commonwealth funding approved | $8,533,000 |
| Project type | Indoor sport and youth centres |
| Source | Growing Regions Program Round 2 funded projects (September 2025), page 13 |
What is the project?
The department's Round 2 funded projects list describes it this way:
The project will replace the existing centre and deliver a multipurpose and accessible community facility with a new main hall, as well as recladding the existing basketball stadium. The new Eastwood Leisure Complex will include new dance studios and activity spaces, community conference facilities, training and meeting rooms, kitchen, reception and office space.
Applicant, location, state and funding are also from that list (page 13).
Similar funded projects
- Newman Youth and Community Hub, Newman WA: $15,000,000
- PCYC Cairns Upgrade, Manunda QLD: $2,000,000
- Seymour Community Wellbeing Hub – Stage 1, Seymour VIC: $15,000,000
Planning something similar for Round 3?
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Last updated 30 October 2026. Markdown version