West Wimmera Shire Council will apply for funding to upgrade the scoreboard facilities at the Harrow Recreation Reserve.
The project proposes the installation of:
These would replace the existing manual systems, improving functionality and reducing the workload placed on volunteers.
The current scoreboard setup relies entirely on manual scoring, which places additional pressure on volunteers and creates extra steps when transferring results to online platforms.
The proposed upgrade would improve visibility for players and spectators, reduce manual processes and administration, and modernise the facilities to meet current sporting expectations.
Upgrading the scoreboards will:
Electronic scoreboards offer greater reliability, ease of use and efficiency, allowing clubs to focus more on participation and less on administration.
Council will apply for funding through the State Government’s Local Sports Infrastructure Fund. If successful, detailed design and procurement will follow.
Funding for this project will come from the State Government’s Local Sports Infrastructure Fund (funding to be sought), with an additional contribution from the Harrow Recreation Reserve committee.