The new and upgraded greens at the Bannockburn & District Bowls Club were officially opened on Tuesday 19 July.
Member for Geelong Christine Couzens MP officially opened the new and upgraded bowling greens at the Bannockburn & District Bowls Club, joined by Golden Plains Shire Mayor Cr Gavin Gamble and Bannockburn & District Bowls Club President Les McInerney.
The Bannockburn & District Bowls Club Greens Upgrade Project has delivered the installation of a new bowling green, alongside the installation of high-quality lighting, landscaping, paths, new seating and shelters at the Bannockburn & District Bowls Club.
The $760,270 partnership project was funded by $370,670 from Golden Plains Shire Council, $250,000 from Sport and Recreation Victoria and $140,000 from the Bannockburn & District Bowls Club.
Quotes attributable to Member for Geelong Christine Couzens MP
“From installing a new green to lighting, seating and shelters – the Victorian Government is providing more opportunities for Bannockburn locals to play bowls day and night.”
“The Victorian Government is supporting the continued growth of bowls in Bannockburn, helping residents stay active and healthy.”
Quotes attributable to Golden Plains Shire Mayor Cr Gavin Gamble
“Developed with guidance from Sport and Recreation Victoria and Bowls Australia, the Bannockburn & District Bowls Club Greens Upgrade establishes the club as a top sporting facility within Golden Plains Shire. Council thanks the Victorian Government for its support of the project and the Bannockburn & District Bowls Club, whose significant contribution made this project possible.
“The impressive new facilities will support greater use of this community facility and allow the Bannockburn & District Bowls Club to expand their high-quality programming, providing more opportunities for the local community to play bowls during the day and at night.
“Council is pleased to support the continued growth of bowls in Golden Plains Shire, and we encourage community members of all ages to check out this wonderful facility and give the sport a try.”
Pictured above, left to right: (Front) Bannockburn & District Bowls Club President Les McInerney, Member for Geelong Christine Couzens MP, Golden Plains Shire Mayor Cr Gavin Gamble. (Back) Cr Ian Getsom, Cr Clayton Whitfield, Cr Helena Kirby, Cr Les Rowe, Cr Owen Sharkey and members of the Bannockburn & District Bowls Club.