Fairways for the Future Irrigation Upgrade Stage 2

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Fairways for the Future – Benalla Golf Club Irrigation Project  At Benalla Golf Club, we are investing in the future of our course & our community.

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<h2>Fairways for the Future – Benalla Golf Club</h2><h3><strong>Help Us Save Water and Secure the Future of Our Course</strong></h3><p>Benalla Golf Club is undertaking a critical upgrade to its irrigation system—one that will reduce water use, improve playing conditions, and future-proof our course for generations to come.</p><p>We are now raising <strong>$111,000 to complete Stage 2</strong> of this project.</p><p>Every donation brings us closer.</p><p><br></p><h2>Why This Matters</h2><p>Our current irrigation system is decades old.</p><p>It is inefficient, inconsistent, and increasingly unreliable—requiring more water to deliver lower-quality results. At a time when water is one of our most valuable resources, this is simply not sustainable.</p><p>Without action, course quality will decline, costs will rise, and our ability to serve the community will be compromised.</p><h2>What Your Support Will Do</h2><p>Stage 2 is where the real impact happens.</p><p>By supporting this stage, you are helping us:</p><ul><li>Reduce water consumption by up to</li><li><strong>30%</strong></li><li>Deliver consistent playing conditions across all 18 holes</li><li>Improve turf health and course presentation</li><li>Reduce long-term maintenance and operating costs</li><li>Build a more sustainable and environmentally responsible facility</li></ul><p>This is not just an upgrade—it’s a transformation in how we manage water.</p><p><br></p><h2>A Club at the Heart of the Community</h2><p>Benalla Golf Club is more than a golf course.</p><p>We welcome over <strong>30,000 rounds each year</strong> and provide a space for:</p><ul><li>Local families and social connection</li><li>Junior development and participation</li><li>Events, visitors, and regional tourism</li></ul><p>Your support helps protect and strengthen a facility that plays an important role in the life of our community.</p><p><br></p><h2>Where Your Donation Goes</h2><p>Your contribution directly supports the delivery of Stage 2 of the irrigation project.</p><p>To make it tangible:</p><ul><li><strong>$100</strong> helps fund system cabling and connectivity</li><li><strong>$250</strong> supports installation of control infrastructure</li><li><strong>$500</strong> contributes to valves and on-course hardware</li><li><strong>$1,000+</strong> helps deliver advanced irrigation control technology</li></ul><p>Every dollar moves the project forward.</p><p><br></p><h2>Why Now</h2><p>Stage 1 of the project is already underway.</p><p>Momentum is building—but to unlock the full benefits of the system, we must complete Stage 2.</p><p>This is the critical step that turns planning into real, visible results.</p><h2>Be Part of the Future</h2><p>This is a once-in-a-generation investment in Benalla Golf Club.</p><p>Your donation—big or small—will help create a more sustainable, resilient, and enjoyable course for everyone who walks our fairways.</p><p>All donations through the Australian Sports Foundation are</p><p><strong>tax-deductible</strong>.</p><p>We invite you to be part of this journey.</p><p><br></p><h3><strong>Donate today and help us build fairways for the future.</strong></h3>