Benalla's four major recreation reserves, Churchill, Benalla Showgrounds, United Friendlies Society, and Benalla Gardens, serve as community hubs supporting diverse sporting clubs and thousands of participants annually. However, the infrastructure across all sites is ageing and, in many cases, no longer meets current service expectations or compliance standards. The ongoing impacts of infrastructure renewal, coupled with rising maintenance costs and evolving community needs, have created an urgent need for strategic planning and investment prioritisation.