Brighton to “Revitalise” sports to “the next level”

This year’s Olympics motto is proof of the nations’ resilience amidst the prevailing pandemic in many parts

of the world. It is a testament that teamwork, indeed, makes the dream work--may it be in sports or in a crisis situation. Along with the ongoing largest sports event that’s taking place in Tokyo, Japan which a

lot of people from different countries are looking forward to, something worth celebrating in the field of

sports can also be witnessed in Tasmania, particularly in Brighton Municipality.

On 29 June, the new Brighton Regional Sports Pavilion was officially opened by Tasmanian Liberal Senator

Claire Chandler at Pontville to revitalise sport and recreation in the municipality. It is a multi-purpose

sports facility that costs $6 million, funded by the Federal Government with support from the Brighton

Council. The two-storey building includes a gymnasium, club rooms, male and female change rooms, function space, dining areas, and a commercial kitchen.

Providing headquarters for the local cricket and football clubs, the new pavilion is situated between the two main ovals at Pontville.

It is seen to become a high-standard regional hub for sporting and recreational activity, meeting the preferred facility guidelines of AFL for a regional facility, as well as Cricket Tasmania’s guidelines for a premier facility.

Brighton Mayor Tony Foster said that the new pavilion is a culmination of many years of work by Brighton Council and Council

officers. “It is gratifying to see Council’s initial vision become a

reality and this development would not have been possible without

this joint effort and without the support of the Federal Government

that provided the major funding, first secured by former Senator

Steve Martin and then overseen by Senator Chandler,” he shared.

“Already a major venue for cricket and football and other sports,

this pavilion will take this sporting complex to the next level and give our municipality a facility that is the envy of many.”

With the provided excellent facilities specially designed for

women, the Council looks forward to increasing numbers of women players who participate in sporting activities. “The new facilities will enable the clubs to attract and retain girls and women players. This will strengthen the clubs by increasing the diversity of their player bases and provide new opportunities for women and girls in the region to play football and cricket,” emphasised Cr Foster.

Brighton is approximately 29.7 square kilometres in size and has 22

parks covering nearly 0.9% of the total area. The Council believes

that it is essential to provide facilities like this pavilion in a fastgrowing community such as Brighton, so people can participate

and enjoy healthy sport and recreation.

Currently housing around 4,065 people (based on the latest census)

with a predominant age group of 0-9 years, Brighton Municipality

sees revitalisation of sports and recreation with no age. With

these upgraded and modern facilities, Brighton is on its way to developing future sport enthusiasts who might be the next gold

medalists to compete in Olympics games.