The Gippsland Regional Indoor Sports Stadium (GRISS) is open for business following a $19 million redevelopment at Catterick Crescent in Traralgon.
Latrobe City Mayor, Cr Sharon Gibson and Member for Eastern Victoria Harriet Shing today combined on centre court for an alley-oop official opening of the world-class stadium with assists from some sporting powerhouses set to play at the venue in the coming months.
Hawthorn Netball Club, Melbourne Boomers, Collingwood Netball Club and the National Basketball League’s 3x3 format have all committed to GRISS appearances in a big coup for Latrobe City’s burgeoning sports and events precinct.
Elite and amateur athletes alike from across Gippsland and beyond will benefit from increased offerings at the venue, with community user groups and sporting clubs already taking to the courts.
The redeveloped centre now features nine courts, a show court with 3000 spectator seats, office and meeting space, conference rooms, café, social spaces and caters to a broad spectrum of indoor sports, shows and events.
A 12-month construction cycle provided an economic boost for Latrobe City, with a host of local contractors engaged throughout the build.
Gippsland businesses MSD Painting, Morrow Plumbing, Platinum Electricians, WELDTEK, CME Installations, Cornwall Building, Carpet Country, MTS Excavations and Drilling, J.O Miller and M&JM Cook, among others, were all engaged by lead contractor Becon Constructions on the project.
The project was funded by $17 million from the Victorian Government’s $85 million Latrobe Valley Sports and Community Initiative, administered by Latrobe Valley Authority, and $2 million Sport and Recreation Victoria’s Community Sports Infrastructure Loan Scheme.
Quotes attributable to Latrobe City Mayor Sharon Gibson
“Latrobe City Council is thrilled to deliver this world-class indoor sports stadium for the benefit of all across our patch. Locals, visitors and elite athletes alike will enjoy these facilities, which will attract major tourism and big dollars into our economy for generations to come.”
“This project is a testament to the State Government’s support for Latrobe City and we applaud their vision for local infrastructure upgrades to enhance our region’s clout as a major sporting and events precinct.”