Media Release

Delivering Upgrades at Somerville Recreation Reserve

06 October 2026

A re-elected Carroll Labor Government will invest $5 million to support a new pavilion and redeveloped grounds at Somerville Recreation Reserve.

Currently, the reserve’s pavilion is outdated.

Facilities haven’t kept up with demand as participation grows among women and girls.

That’s why Labor will back the local council and deliver $5 million towards a brand-new pavilion and upgraded grounds – helping bring to life the new masterplan.

The current facility was built at a time when sport was largely designed around men's participation.

Labor’s investment will deliver modern change rooms everyone can use.

Somerville Recreation Reserve brings the community together.

This upgrade backs in the clubs that call Somerville Reserve home, like Somerville Football Netball Club, Somerville Cricket Club and Somerville Netball Club.

Labor knows our local clubs provide a place where members, supporters and volunteers come together.

That’s why Labor is backing upgrades that will help people of all ages and abilities get involved in community sport.

Labor backs community sport.

A Liberal-One Nation Coalition Government would cut it.

Quotes attributable to Minister for Community Sport Ros Spence

“Local sporting clubs bring people together – and Labor is backing them.”

“This project will give players, volunteers and families a place they can be proud of.”

Quotes attributable to Member for Hastings Paul Mercurio

"I am proud to have secured over $500,000 in funding for the Somerville Reserve over the last four years, including funding a masterplan to plan the reserve's future."