We’ve been advocating for investment in Bailey Reserve to all candidates across the political spectrum to help make its facilities safer, more accessible and welcoming for our community.

We’re pleased to welcome Labor Member for Bentleigh Nick Staikos’ election commitment of $500,000 towards upgrades to the H.R. Stephens Pavilion at Bailey Reserve if re-elected.

The funding would support a range of improvements to the pavilion, including:

• upgrades to the female changerooms to improve privacy, safety and accessibility
• direct toilet access from the female changerooms
• additional storage for club equipment
• upgrades to toilets, showers and common areas

Glen Eira Mayor Cr Dr Simone Zmood said good local facilities play an important role in helping people feel welcome and able to take part in community sport.

“Improving the facilities at H.R. Stephens Pavilion would help create a safer, more accessible and practical space for the clubs and community members who use it.

As the Victorian state election approaches, we’ll continue advocating to all parties and candidates for the projects and priorities that matter to our community and sharing commitments as they are announced.

Council does not endorse any political party or candidate. We welcome support for our advocacy priorities and encourage other candidates to support them too.

For more information about local election commitments and our state election advocacy priorities, visit www.gleneira.vic.gov.au/get-involved/election-advocacy