Minister for Community Sport Ros Spence today joined Member for Essendon Danny Pearson at Boeing Reserve in Strathmore Heights to announce the latest 17 recipients of the Labor Government’s
At Boeing Reserve $100,000 will go towards new cricket practice nets for Strathmore Heights Cricket Club, Strathmore Cricket Club and the Last Man Stands social competition.
Other recipients of the programinclude in Ballarat.
The Victorian Budget 2022/23 is providing $88 million to deliver new and improved community sports infrastructure and programs to boost participation in local sports clubs and organisations.
This brings the Labor Government’s investment into community sport and active recreation infrastructure to more than $1.2 billion since 2014.
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As stated by Minister for Community Sport Ros Spence
“These upgrades provide aspiring cricketers the best opportunity to get involved with their local club and pursue their sporting dreams.”
“Improving these venues is vital to increasing participation of players, umpires and coaches for community cricket clubs right across Victoria.”
“The new cricket nets at Boeing Reserve mean a new generation of local cricket stars will get more runs on the board.”
As stated by President of Strathmore Heights Cricket Club Stuart Fergie
As stated by Cricket Victoria CEO Nick Cummins
“Cricket is a strong part of the fabric of our Victorian community and these projects will inspire even more locals to pick up a bat and ball and join their local cricket club.”
