Gayle Tierney MP, Member for Western Victoria, officially opened the Inverleigh Cricket Nets project on Friday 9 September.
The project involved the construction of a new cricket training facility, including four individually enclosed cricket pitches with natural turf run-ups and the removal of the old nets.
The project will allow the Inverleigh Cricket Club to increase participation, as more members can train together and practice their skills in a more realistic environment.
The new nets were a jointly funded, $79,000 project, including a Sport and Recreation Victoria contribution of $38,000, an Inverleigh Cricket Club contribution of $40,000 (including in-kind contribution). Golden Plains Shire Council managed the project.
Mayor, Cr Des Phelan, says it’s a huge win for the community. “Team sport has a lot of benefits, but most importantly, it brings country communities together.”
“Council is always glad to help communities come together in an active, healthy way and these nets provide better facilities and better opportunities for that.”
“This contribution by the Inverleigh Cricket Club is huge – a lot of time and hard work went into this project and on behalf of Council I would like to commend the Club and local community on this fantastic achievement.”
I would also like to thank Sport and Recreation Victoria on behalf of Council for recognising the benefit of a project like this to the Inverleigh community.”
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Pictured: Cr Des Phelan, Mayor of Golden Plains Shire Council, Ms Gayle Tierney MP, Member for Western Victoria and David Peel, Vice-President and Coach Inverleigh Cricket Club with Inverleigh Primary School students at the official ribbon cutting.
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