Completion of the Broadford Secondary College Synthetic Cricket Pitch Upgrade project will help one of the Mitchell Shire’s largest cricket clubs cater for growing demand.
Broadford Cricket Club, which has three senior and three junior teams and a Woolworths Blast program, utilises the College Oval for training and matches.
Due to the growth of the club, the oval is required more often and for longer periods.
The old synthetic centre wicket was non-complaint, sat low in the ground and both the pitch and bowlers’ run-ups retained water during rainfall.
Thanks to $10,000 from Cricket Victoria’s Australian Cricket Infrastructure Fund and $30,000 from Mitchell Shire Council, the club now has a new future-ready facility.
The project included removal of the old synthetic pitch and concrete base.
These have been replaced with a new synthetic wicket, base and junior line markings. The surrounding areas have also been re-turfed.
The upgrade works will help better service the increasing demand for junior cricket and improve playing conditions.
