Earlier this year the Board of the Club identified that the equipment would be better served if a shade structure was placed over the fitness station. A sponsorship of $10,000 was allocated from the Club's Major Community Project fund to complete the works. This is the fifth major project the Club has undertaken. The most significant project has been the three stage project to construct safety fencing at May Park. Recently the Club also completed a project at the Minyip Traveller's Rest where shade was placed over new playground equipment.

Next time you're exercising on the equipment may you say thanks to the members of the Horsham Sports & Community Club for providing the shade on those hot summer days.

The Horsham Sports & Community Club has allocated $14,000 to provide shade sails to cover the new playground at the Minyip Travellers Rest, located at the Minyip Wetlands. The 8 metre x 10 metre shade structure will be the final part of the jigsaw in a project that commenced several years ago.

The development of the Minyip Wetlands area has been funded through State and Federal Government grants (sourced and secured by the Yarriambiack Council) and is an ongoing project between the Minyip Progress Association and the Council. The community has also invested in this project by providing the voluntary labour and equipment as required.

The area has proven to be a great stop over for travellers passing through town where they can have a shower and break. Locals also enjoy the opportunity to wander around the walking tracks and the kids love the play equipment. Water for the wetlands is captured from the local streets and is used to water local sporting facilities.

The members of the Horsham Sports & Community Club are proud to be involved in such a worthy community project.