LATROBE VALLEY EVENTS PRECINCT PROSPECTUS 2021 Contents ABOUT 8 Gippsland Regional 22-23 Sale Botanic Gardens 71 Aquatic Centre Sale Racecourse 72 Welcome 12 Gippsland Regional Indoor 42-43 Sale Showgrounds 73 Why Latrobe Valley? 13 Sports Stadium Sale Tennis Courts 74 A land of unmatched beauty 14 Gippsland Regional 24-27 A food lovers paradise 15 Sports Complex Ted Summerton Reserve 38-41 & Gippsland Regional Getting to Latrobe City 17 Gippsland Sports and 32-33 Cricket Centre Entertainment Park The Stables 75 Kernot Hall 57 Tarra Bulga National Park 76 SERVICES & 18 Knob Reserve 58 SUPPLIERS Trafalgar Recreation Reserve 77 Lake Glenmaggie 59 Traralgon Racecourse 78 Services & Suppliers 18 Lardner Park 28-31 Traralgon Recreation Reserve 79 Accommodation 19 Latrobe Leisure Churchill 60 Traralgon Tennis Centre 44-45 Latrobe Leisure Moe Newborough 61 Logan Park / Danny's the Venue 80 VENUES 20 Latrobe Performing Arts 62 Centre & Creative Precinct Warragul Leisure Centre 81 AGL Loy Yang Power Latrobe Latrobe Regional Gallery 63 Warragul Country Club 82 Community Sound Shel 48 Latrobe Synthetic Sports Field 64 Warragul Velodrome 83 Bellbird Park Indoor Centre 49 Mewburn Park 65 The Wedge Theatre 84 Blores Hill 50 Moe Racecourse 66 Yarram Regent Theatre 85 Blue Rock Lake 51 Morwell Recreation Reserve 34-37 West Gippsland Arts Centre 86 Civic Park Drouin 52 Mt Baw Baw Alpine Resort 67 Community Venues 87-95 Civic Park Warragul 53 Ninety Mile Beach 68 Dargo Township 54 Port Albert Township 69 Federation University 55 CONTACT 99 Port of Sale - Wellington Centre 70 Gippsland Plains Rail Trail 56 Latrobe Gippsland Regional Aquatic Centre Latrobe 22 Ted Summerton Reserve & Gippsland Regional Cricket Centre Wellington 36 Gippsland Regional Sports Complex 24 Latrobe Morwell Recreation Reserve 34 Latrobe Latrobe Gippsland Latrobe Sports and Gippsland Baw Baw Entertainment Regional Indoor Traralgon Lardner Park Park Sports Stadium Tennis Centre 28 32 40 42 ABOUT Game changing investment in Gippsland Latrobe Valley’s past is synonymous with coal and industry, but its future is being fuelled by a different form of energy – the power of collaboration, opportunity and action. Gippsland’s destination appeal is underpinned Latrobe Valley Authority has joined forces with The events we’re attracting are proof of Destination by its spectacular national parks showcasing Latrobe City, Baw Baw Shire and Wellington success. Gippsland alpine peaks and old growth forests including Shire councils, Sport and Recreation Victoria Croajingolong, Tarra Bulga and Mount Baw and a plethora of powerhouse sporting icons From Big Bash League cricket, AFL and welcomes you to Baw. We have one of Australia’s biggest to foster greater Gippsland’s strengths in sport AFLW football, A-League and W-League and most beautiful inland water ways - the and recreation as a new bastion for prosperity. soccer, PGA golf events, The World Jousting visit Gippsland Gippsland Lakes, pristine stretches of Championships, WNBL basketball, Super when you hold your coastline including Ninety Mile Beach, along An $85 million package has been delivered Netball, Spartan Kids and more, big-time sport with other popular places to see wildlife hand-in-hand by multiple tiers of government, has found a new home in our patch. next event here. such as Wilsons Promontory National Park local people and some of the biggest names and Phillip Island. With engaging towns and in sport to flesh out a bold program of works, Partnerships with elite sporting clubs and We encourage you to experience the villages scattered throughout the region, and major events and community activations to organisations activating these new and diverse nature based experiences emerging creative industries, the opportunities realise the region’s potential in this space. improved facilities has created a platform for on offer that will complement your to explore are endless. Gippsland inspires this growth to evolve into the future – and we event. adventure with swimming, fishing, camping, New, upgraded and existing facilities invite you to join us on this journey. boating, cycling, and hiking along with a range including: the Gippsland Regional Aquatic Due to its proximity to Melbourne the of other activities. Local produce is abundant Centre, Gippsland Regional Indoor Sports Discover a new-look Latrobe Valley, see Latrobe Valley is well placed to service and celebrated regionally and internationally. Stadium, Cricket Centre of Excellence at Ted what we have to offer, and make your next event organisers with a variety of venues, Summerton Reserve, Lardner Park, Gippsland event one to remember by bringing it here to accommodation styles and significant world Gippsland’s natural beauty, outstanding Regional Sports Complex and many more have Gippsland, home to Australia’s premium sport class sporting and recreational facilities. experiences, and life changing moments re-defined the Latrobe Valley as a premier and recreation precinct. inspire the world to visit. We invite your event events destination. to our region and look forward to you finding We look forward to seeing you soon. inspiration here. These facilities build on the enormous amount of recreational infrastructure available across the Latrobe Valley. Karen Cain Terry Robinson CEO, Latrobe Valley Authority CEO The quality and quantity of proximal venues here are state-of-the-art sporting and event venues are second to none in regional Victoria. 10 LATROBE VALLEY EVENTS PRECINCT PROSPECTUS ABOUT LATROBE VALLEY EVENTS PRECINCT PROSPECTUS ABOUT 11 Why host an event in the Latrobe Valley? Get in touch with our helpful event staff today to get the ball rolling. Latrobe City [email protected] A passionate, energetic region 1300 367 700 Baw Baw Shire MODERN FACILITIES FOR [email protected] The Latrobe Valley has a strong history MODERN EVENTS 1300 229 229 Welcome to the of hosting quality events. The State Government invested $80 Wellington Shire Latrobe Valley, your million into the Latrobe Valley events From large-scale sporting events to music festivals, [email protected] 1300 366 244 events destination precinct with major works undertaken on we’ve got the recreational infrastructure to make a range of exciting sport and recreation any event a success. But having world class projects between 2017 and 2021. facilities is just the impetus. We’ve also got the passion for events to match. The Latrobe Valley Events Precinct comprises three We’re here to help local shires sharing a common love of events who work hand in hand to achieve great outcomes. Here in Latrobe Valley, we provide more The Latrobe Valley is a premier regional See the Valley sites that have hosted Big Bash than just spectacular venues. Rather than putting up blockers to hosting events in events precinct for all occasions. League cricket, A-League and W-League soccer, our region, we welcome you with open arms. men's and women's AFL, Ballet Under the Stars, the Our team of experienced and accommodating event Comprised of Latrobe City, Baw Baw Shire and World Jousting Championships and be amazed at professionals will help you through every step of Wellington Shire, the area renowned for its the click of a button. the journey. From planning locations through to natural beauty has also become a thriving events A breathtaking region sourcing suppliers and logistics support, we have destination with world-class sport and recreation And it's not just sport in the to explore the know-how and the local knowledge to make infrastructure. your event run like clockwork. spotlight The Latrobe Valley is home to some of Australia’s most stunning landscapes Venues for all occasions The Latrobe Valley events precinct We can assist you with: and offers a range of charming tourism Advice on venue suitability and availability has vast and varied venues for cultural The Latrobe Valley has become a opportunities. Event permit applications events, festivals, concerts, car shows and regional sporting hub of national COVID restriction protocols more; the options are limited only by the significance, but don’t just take our word Events go hand-in-hand with holiday making for Traffic management, signage & OHS equipment imagination. for it! patrons and the region has the tourism drawcards Service provider contacts to attract visitors from across the country and the Links to accommodation providers with more Explore some of the incredible facilities on offer There is no Victorian regional destination boasting world. than 1800 beds available with our immersive virtual tours and get acquainted the quality, quantity and proximity of Latrobe City, Public transport options with your next event destination. Baw Baw Shire and Wellington Shire, so why not Visitors to the Latrobe Valley enjoy our lively region Day trips & attraction itineraries bring your next event to our pristine patch? all-year-round, with a steady stream of tourists ever Marketing and communications support ready to boost numbers and make any event a hit. And much more! 12 LATROBE VALLEY EVENTS PRECINCT PROSPECTUS ABOUT LATROBE VALLEY EVENTS PROSPECTUS PRECINCT ABOUT 13 A food lovers paradise A land of The Latrobe Valley is fast gaining repute as one of Victoria’s most unmatched beauty prominent food and drink regions, with an ever-growing collection of local producers showcasing their wares. Gippsland is a region packed full of diversity offering unspoilt beaches, patchwork perfect hills and vibrant villages and vistas. You’ll find the Latrobe Valley extending east from Melbourne’s fringes, to the coast in the Our local growers, producers and makers south and all the way into the high country. offer a delicious selection of fresh produce. From cellar doors to market stalls there's a This unmatched blend of natural beauty vibrant food and wine scene flourishing across combines with a breadth of quality venues to the region. They also supply to the many create unforgettable event experiences with a restaurants and pubs in the area, so you’re in distinctive country feel.