Wilf Cox Pavilion is now behind gates as it undergoes a state-funded facelift.
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As Kyabram celebrates the Bombers’ fourth premiership in a decade, the community turns its attention to shaping the future of the team’s beloved home ground.
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In late October, council will host a community focus group event, bringing together representatives from schools, sporting clubs, healthcare providers, community groups and organisations to ensure a wide variety of voices and feedback is heard.
The meeting will be held over a weekend to maximise participation and will include facilitated discussions, interactive activities and opportunities for attendees to share ideas and priorities.
A render of council’s plans for stage one of the Wilf Cox Pavilion upgrade at Kyabram Recreation Reserve.
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The $3.2 million first stage of upgrades at the Kyabram Recreation Reserve's Wilf Cox Pavilion is well under way.
Council is creating a more inclusive space, with female-friendly and gender-neutral facilities, including changerooms, showers and toilets for players and umpires alike.
The second stage emerged from community feedback, highlighting additional needs that weren’t fully addressed in the initial plans.
A recommendation passed at the February 2025 council meeting committed officers to explore stage two of the project, including improvements to the kitchen, accessibility and other areas for future budget consideration.
Kyabram Football Netball Club president John Guinan said the club was “pleased to see commitment” to a stage two.
Through consultation with other user groups, he said they have a “wish list” of what they would like to see renovated at the reserve, but will only know what is possible once they know how much money council is working with.
“This gives us faith that it isn’t just words, and that a stage two actually does exists,” Mr Guinan said.
Cr Adrian Weston said this meeting was a “vital opportunity” for the community to guide the future of the facility.
“We want to ensure the facility reflects the needs and ambitions of the diverse array of people who will use it,” he said.
“Community consultation for stage two of the project will allow us to develop detailed designs, which in turn means we are ready to apply for state and federal government funding when opportunities arise.”
Council said more information about the event, including the date, time and venue, would be shared in the coming weeks.
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