Michaela Meade
A new pavilion at Greenvale Equestrian Centre is set to benefit several northern suburbs clubs.
The centre on Section Road will receive a major upgrade thanks to a $200,000 state government grant.
The upgrade will include new changerooms for women and men, a multi-purpose room, a renovated kitchen, kiosk and bar area, and a new verandah.
The Bulla Adult Riding Club is one of five clubs that will get to take advantage of the new amenities once they are completed.
President Michelle Retra said the pavilion will be a “great place” for the club to use in all seasons.
“The new pavilion will offer our members a great place to gather out of the heat in summer and out of the cold in winter,” Ms Retra said.
“This will encourage our members to take advantage of more of the social aspects of being part of a club which is such an important part of club membership.
“We will also be able to hold meetings there rather than having to book external venues.”
Ms Retra said the club will make full use of the pavilion’s facilities.
“It will allow us to offer greatly improved facilities for members as well as competitors at the competitions we run,” she said.
“This in turn will encourage participation, which is fantastic for a sport that involves a majority of female participants.
“Members are really excited about the new facilities and looking forward to making use of them at rallies, competitions and social gatherings.”
The Tullamarine Riding Club, Oakland Horse and Driving Club, Goulburn Valley Horse Trials Association, and Greenvale Sport and Game Fishing Club will also use the new space.
The upgrade will provide a space to showcase equestrian at its best, and provide a space for the clubs to host future state and national events, the government said.
