Swifts Creek - Recreation Reserve Upgrade

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The new, upgraded Swifts Creek Recreation Reserve facilities are now open, and already being enjoyed by our community.
This milestone is a huge win for Swifts Creek and surrounding communities, who came together over the weekend to make the most of the new facilities.
Whether you're here for sport, social connection, or simply enjoying the space, this upgrade means more opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to stay active, connected and resilient.
A big shout-out to everyone involved in getting us here – your hard work has delivered a modern, fit-for-purpose precinct that will support our community for years to come.


Project background

The Swifts Creek township is the service, commercial and social hub for residents living north of Ensay and south of Omeo. Swifts Creek is also the medical, education, shopping, and rural supply hub for many communities that surround the Swifts Creek area.

Like many rural communities, sport and recreation plays a critical role in bringing our community together and helps maintain their physical and mental health wellness. The Swifts Creek Recreation Reserve Committee of Management knows that the recreation reserve is a critical asset for Swifts Creek and surrounding communities in keeping people of all ages and abilities socially and physically connected. 

We also recognise that an active and well-connected community is more able to work together particularly during times of natural disasters such as bushfire events. Our community knows that the recreation reserve is a critical staging space and facility in such events.

Swifts Creek needs fit for purpose community facilities at a recreation reserve that is adaptable and can offer a wide range of positive social and recreational opportunities. Our current facilities are struggling to meet community requirements, visitor expectations and are not helping us build on our resilience and capacity into the future.

The Swifts Creek Recreation Reserve Upgrade project aims to provide fit for purpose sporting and recreation facilities. It will incorporate two key project stages:

  • One component is the replacement of three existing buildings (changerooms, umpire rooms, toilets, tennis clubroom, social rooms) with one multipurpose, accessible and fully compliant facility.
  • The second component is the replacement of the existing netball and tennis court facility with a new competition compliant facility.


For more information regarding project updates please subscribe or contact Council Officers at feedback@egipps.vic.gov.au

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Before
After 




The new, upgraded Swifts Creek Recreation Reserve facilities are now open, and already being enjoyed by our community.
This milestone is a huge win for Swifts Creek and surrounding communities, who came together over the weekend to make the most of the new facilities.
Whether you're here for sport, social connection, or simply enjoying the space, this upgrade means more opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to stay active, connected and resilient.
A big shout-out to everyone involved in getting us here – your hard work has delivered a modern, fit-for-purpose precinct that will support our community for years to come.


Project background

The Swifts Creek township is the service, commercial and social hub for residents living north of Ensay and south of Omeo. Swifts Creek is also the medical, education, shopping, and rural supply hub for many communities that surround the Swifts Creek area.

Like many rural communities, sport and recreation plays a critical role in bringing our community together and helps maintain their physical and mental health wellness. The Swifts Creek Recreation Reserve Committee of Management knows that the recreation reserve is a critical asset for Swifts Creek and surrounding communities in keeping people of all ages and abilities socially and physically connected. 

We also recognise that an active and well-connected community is more able to work together particularly during times of natural disasters such as bushfire events. Our community knows that the recreation reserve is a critical staging space and facility in such events.

Swifts Creek needs fit for purpose community facilities at a recreation reserve that is adaptable and can offer a wide range of positive social and recreational opportunities. Our current facilities are struggling to meet community requirements, visitor expectations and are not helping us build on our resilience and capacity into the future.

The Swifts Creek Recreation Reserve Upgrade project aims to provide fit for purpose sporting and recreation facilities. It will incorporate two key project stages:

  • One component is the replacement of three existing buildings (changerooms, umpire rooms, toilets, tennis clubroom, social rooms) with one multipurpose, accessible and fully compliant facility.
  • The second component is the replacement of the existing netball and tennis court facility with a new competition compliant facility.


For more information regarding project updates please subscribe or contact Council Officers at feedback@egipps.vic.gov.au

Should you wish to search for other projects in your town, simply type the town name in the search bar.

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    The new, upgraded Swifts Creek Recreation Reserve facilities are now open, and already being enjoyed by our community.
    This milestone is a huge win for Swifts Creek and surrounding communities, who came together over the weekend to make the most of the new facilities.
    Whether you're here for sport, social connection, or simply enjoying the space, this upgrade means more opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to stay active, connected and resilient.
    A big shout-out to everyone involved in getting us here – your hard work has delivered a modern, fit-for-purpose precinct that will support our community for years to come.




    Before
    After


    The new, upgraded Swifts Creek Recreation Reserve facilities are now open, and already being enjoyed by our community.
    This milestone is a huge win for Swifts Creek and surrounding communities, who came together over the weekend to make the most of the new facilities.
    Whether you're here for sport, social connection, or simply enjoying the space, this upgrade means more opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to stay active, connected and resilient.
    A big shout-out to everyone involved in getting us here – your hard work has delivered a modern, fit-for-purpose precinct that will support our community for years to come.



  • 📅 May 2025

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    Works on the Swifts Creek Recreation Reserve pavilion are progressing smoothly and on schedule.

    ✅ Plastering is complete, giving the interior a clean and finished look.
    🎨 Painting and vinyl work are currently underway, adding colour and comfort to the space.
    🚧 The external driveway and retaining wall have now been completed, improving access and enhancing the overall layout of the reserve.
    💧 Installation of bollards, the spoon drain, external drainage, and the meter box has also been finalised.

    Thanks to the hard work of everyone involved, the project remains on track for completion by June 30, 2025.

    We can’t wait to welcome the community into the upgraded space very soon!

    Stay tuned for more updates as we move closer to the finish line. Thank you for your continued support and enthusiasm.


    Works on the Swifts Creek Recreation Reserve pavilion are progressing smoothly and on schedule.

    ✅ Plastering is complete, giving the interior a clean and finished look.
    🎨 Painting and vinyl work are currently underway, adding colour and comfort to the space.
    🚧 The external driveway and retaining wall have now been completed, improving access and enhancing the overall layout of the reserve.
    💧 Installation of bollards, the spoon drain, external drainage, and the meter box has also been finalised.

    Thanks to the hard work of everyone involved, the project remains on track for completion by June 30, 2025.

    We can’t wait to welcome the community into the upgraded space very soon!

    Stay tuned for more updates as we move closer to the finish line. Thank you for your continued support and enthusiasm.


  • 📅 March 2025

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    Completed since last update:

    • roofing


    Works underway:

    • window installation


    What's next:

    • external brickwork
    • internal plumbing
    • electrical
    • mechanical installations


    We are collaborating with the reserve committee to ensure the provision of temporary toilets and showers for the upcoming football season. These facilities will remain in place until construction is complete.



    Completed since last update:

    • roofing


    Works underway:

    • window installation


    What's next:

    • external brickwork
    • internal plumbing
    • electrical
    • mechanical installations


    We are collaborating with the reserve committee to ensure the provision of temporary toilets and showers for the upcoming football season. These facilities will remain in place until construction is complete.



  • 📅 3 February 2025

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    Works completed to date:

    • Under slab plumbing and electrical works
    • Site preparation and concrete slab
    • Galvanised structural steel works

    Works underway:

    • Septic tank and field under construction
    • Water and power redirected to existing canteen

    A meeting was recently held with the Committee of Management to select furnishings and fittings for the new pavilion.


    What's next:

    • Roof framing
    • Roof installation
    • Window and wall cladding

    Works completed to date:

    • Under slab plumbing and electrical works
    • Site preparation and concrete slab
    • Galvanised structural steel works

    Works underway:

    • Septic tank and field under construction
    • Water and power redirected to existing canteen

    A meeting was recently held with the Committee of Management to select furnishings and fittings for the new pavilion.


    What's next:

    • Roof framing
    • Roof installation
    • Window and wall cladding

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  • 11 December 2024

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    Unfortunately, the Swifts Creek Recreation Reserve construction site was hit hard by a storm on 7 December 2024, which caused significant damage. Concrete is now scheduled to be poured on Friday 13 December.


    Unfortunately, the Swifts Creek Recreation Reserve construction site was hit hard by a storm on 7 December 2024, which caused significant damage. Concrete is now scheduled to be poured on Friday 13 December.


  • 22 November 2024

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    The demolition of the previous buildings has been finalised, and site preparation was completed on Friday 25 October 2024.

    We are currently in the final stages of underground plumbing installation, with concreting scheduled to begin next week.


    The demolition of the previous buildings has been finalised, and site preparation was completed on Friday 25 October 2024.

    We are currently in the final stages of underground plumbing installation, with concreting scheduled to begin next week.


  • 16 September 2024

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    Further updates will be provided on YourSay following the Council Election on 26 October 2024, and the questions/feedback tab will be reinstated.

    From 12.00 noon Tuesday 17 September until 6.00 pm on Saturday 26 October (Election Day) we will be in the Local Government Election Period (also known as Caretaker Period).

    During this time, we will limit our printed communications, website content, social media activity, and community consultations. The ability for people to comment on our social media content will also be disabled during the Election Period.

    Each of these steps is to ensure our content does not affect voting in the election and is consistent with steps taken by other Victorian Councils and the Local Government Act 2020.

    These changes are only temporary; we'll be back to normal communication activity after the election.

    Further updates will be provided on YourSay following the Council Election on 26 October 2024, and the questions/feedback tab will be reinstated.

    From 12.00 noon Tuesday 17 September until 6.00 pm on Saturday 26 October (Election Day) we will be in the Local Government Election Period (also known as Caretaker Period).

    During this time, we will limit our printed communications, website content, social media activity, and community consultations. The ability for people to comment on our social media content will also be disabled during the Election Period.

    Each of these steps is to ensure our content does not affect voting in the election and is consistent with steps taken by other Victorian Councils and the Local Government Act 2020.

    These changes are only temporary; we'll be back to normal communication activity after the election.

  • 13 September 2024

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    We are pleased to advise that the contract for construction of the Swifts Creek Recreation Reserve Upgrade was awarded to Design Co Builders at the 10 September 2024 Council meeting. This was the last major contract for construction for this term of Council.

    Works will involve replacing the existing buildings (changerooms, umpire rooms, toilets, tennis clubroom) with one multipurpose community pavilion which will be accessible and fully compliant to meet netball and AFL sporting body guidelines.

    We would like to take this opportunity to congratulate everyone involved in achieving this significant milestone and we look forward to working with the Design Co team to enrich community with upgraded facilities that ensure community connectedness, exceed visitor expectations, and assist in building resilience and capacity into the future.

    We are pleased to advise that the contract for construction of the Swifts Creek Recreation Reserve Upgrade was awarded to Design Co Builders at the 10 September 2024 Council meeting. This was the last major contract for construction for this term of Council.

    Works will involve replacing the existing buildings (changerooms, umpire rooms, toilets, tennis clubroom) with one multipurpose community pavilion which will be accessible and fully compliant to meet netball and AFL sporting body guidelines.

    We would like to take this opportunity to congratulate everyone involved in achieving this significant milestone and we look forward to working with the Design Co team to enrich community with upgraded facilities that ensure community connectedness, exceed visitor expectations, and assist in building resilience and capacity into the future.