The former drill hall in Warragul, Lardner Equestrian Centre and West Gippsland Arts Centre are set to benefit from multiple upgrade projects in the Baw Baw Shire's 2025/26 draft budget.
Proposed initiatives are spread across the shire, from playgrounds in Trafalgar and Rawson, installation of a septic system in Seaview and reset of a bio-retention basin in Willow Grove.
A list of specific projects across eight categories within the draft capital works program was unavailable when the draft budget was released. However, council provided a comprehensive list on Thursday.
The $1 million community facilities renewal program features 10 projects, including demolition of Warragul Exhibition Hall.
Lardner Equestrian Centre will see two projects - concrete verandah flooring and external painting funded.
Other projects include re-stumping and improved accessibility at the former drill hall in Warragul; repainting the Trafalgar Community Centre; changeroom drainage improvements at Buln Buln pavilion; projector and screen renewal at West Gippsland Arts Centre; external painting of the Burke St pavilion in Warragul; and, fence renewal at Drouin Croquet Club.
Renewal and upgrading of fire service equipment across the shire also featured.
The former drill hall is set to benefit from a $150,000 recladding and repainting project.
The $300,000 playground renewal fund will benefit three projects at Trafalgar Recreation Reserve, Lois Court Reserve in Trafalgar and Allan Croxford Reserve at Rawson, whilst the $70,000 flooring renewal fund will benefit two projects at West Gippsland Arts Centre and Trafalgar Community Centre.
Public toilets in Trafalgar and Seaview will benefit from the $90,000 toilet and amenities renewal program. This includes re-epoxy of flooring at Contingent St and installation of a septic system at Seaview Hall.
Stormwater works will be undertaken at various locations across Baw Baw, including a $120,000 complete reset of a bio-retention basin at Glenbrook Plce in Willow Grove.
Pipe relining works, valued at $200,000, will take place at Main Neerim Rd in Neerim South, Kitchener and Contingent streets in Trafalgar and Sutton and Davey streets in Warragul.
An allocation of $100,000 for pit renewal projects will benefit Ford Pl in Longwarry; Viaduct Pl, McNeilly Rd and Gerrard St in Drouin; Settlement Rd and Contingent St in Trafalgar; Waterford Rise wetland reserve in Warragul; and, Waterloo Rd and Glen Rd in Yarragon.