The commitment, announced by Nationals Member for Euroa Annabelle Cleeland MP, would deliver a new community centre at Kings Park, including a cafeteria, club change rooms, office space, an event space, bar and upgraded sporting facilities.
SFNC president Peter Elliott said the commitment represented a major opportunity to provide facilities that matched the importance of Kings Park to the Seymour community.
“This would be absolutely transformative for our club and for the entire Kings Park precinct,” Mr Elliott said.
“Kings Park is the home of the Seymour Lions, but it is much more than a football and netball venue. It is a place where our community comes together, and facilities of this standard would allow it to fulfil that role in a way it simply cannot at the moment.
“For our club, modern change rooms, better social and event facilities and dedicated administration space would make an enormous difference to our players, volunteers, members, supporters and visiting clubs.
“Importantly, this is bigger than the Seymour Football Netball Club. Investment in Kings Park creates opportunities for the many sporting and community groups that use the precinct and gives Seymour a facility capable of hosting larger community events and bringing people together.
“We have a proud club with a long history and a strong future, and this commitment would provide infrastructure that can serve generations of Seymour people to come.”
Mr Elliott said improving the precinct would also help the club continue to grow participation and provide a welcoming environment for footballers, netballers, juniors, families and volunteers.
“Community sporting clubs are about far more than what happens on the field or court. They are places where friendships are formed, volunteers contribute, families connect and people feel part of their community,” he said.
“Having modern, accessible and fit-for-purpose facilities is critical to making sure we can continue providing that environment.
“We thank Annabelle Cleeland for listening to our club and the wider Seymour community and recognising the enormous potential of Kings Park.
“We look forward to continuing to work with all levels of government and our community to see this vision for Kings Park become a reality.”
