Funding opportunity to progress Little Lake Boort plan
Published on 03 November 2025
Loddon Shire Council will seek State Government funding as it seeks to get a priority project off the ground.
Council at its October meeting endorsed making three submissions to the Local Sports Infrastructure Fund (LSIF) in relation to the Little Lake Boort Foreshore Recreation Precinct.
This project has been high on Council’s priority list for five years, but previous efforts to progress it have been unsuccessful due to a lack of funding.
Council will apply for funding for the installation of a skate park/pump park, installation of lighting over two courts at the Boort Tennis Club and to be able to design compliant amenities at the Boort Croquet Club.
A skate park/pump track has been identified by the local community as a priority, with a proposed location on tennis club courts next to Nolen’s Park, with Council committed to upgrading the tennis club’s fencing as part of it relinquishing two courts.
The lighting of two courts for night-time play remains a priority for the tennis club, while the completion of further design work is needed for the facilities at the croquet club.
Since Council originally endorsed the foreshore project in 2020, several funding allocations have been made to support planning, design and staged delivery, with $938,725 in available Council funds remaining.
By using a portion of these funds as the required co-contribution, Council has the opportunity to apply for up to $790,000 through the LSIF grant on a 3:1 co-contribution basis, leveraging the investment available for the project.
It is also proposed that funds from Council’s project budget be used to deliver the tennis court fencing component.
While this will reduce the available project budget, sufficient funds will remain to serve as seed funding for future grant applications, supporting subsequent stages of the project.
Loddon Shire Mayor Dan Straub said the foreshore project remained a Council priority and every effort was being made to seek funding for its components.
“This is a long term project and investment in one of Loddon Shire’s key precincts,” he said.
“The Little Lake Boort foreshore is highly valued by both locals and thousands of visitors alike and we need to explore every possible opportunity to ensure we can carry out the masterplan.”