Project scores another $200,000 for netball facilities

THE state government has kicked in an additional $200,000 to ensure the Queenscliff Sport and Recreation Precinct redevelopment project includes first class netball game day facilities.

Bellarine MP Lisa Neville, along with Borough of Queenscliffe Mayor Susan Salter, Cr Bob Merriman, and netball players, met for the announcement on Friday.

Ms Neville said the state government had already committed $3.15 million to the project, which involved completely upgrading the precinct and turning it into a modern, attractive, safe and accessible sports facility.

Works include a new community gymnasium, upgraded oval, upgraded cricket training facilities, a new play space, extended parking, and redevelopment of the netball courts.

“However, during design of the netball work it was identified that a lack of game day facilities for the courts would significantly limit their functionality,” Ms Neville said.

“In supporting the netballers, the state government will now contribute the additional $200,000, bringing its total contribution to $3.35 million.”

Ms Neville said the borough had previously committed $460,000 towards building the facility.

The netball game day facility will include change rooms, first aid, office, kitchenette and toilet facilities.

Expected to be completed by the end of September this year, Ms Neville said the precinct would be a superb sports hub for the Queenscliff community.

“The Andrews Government funding is part of our strong commitment to sports and active recreation, and to encourage women and girls to get out there and get active.”