MOUNT Evelyn netballers are enjoying new changing rooms and amenities, including a shelter at the Mount Evelyn Recreation Reserve, which were officially opened last Saturday.
The $82,000 project was funded through the Federal Government, Yarra Ranges Council and Mount Evelyn Football Netball Club.
The initiative has provided proper changing room and bathroom facilities, suitable storage areas as well as a shelter to shade players and spectators.
The project supports council’s netball strategy which aims to provide community places that encourage participation in sport and recreation.
Yarra Ranges Mayor Maria McCarthy said it would be a welcome addition to the club.
“I am proud of Mount Evelyn Football Netball Club’s commitment to helping foster participation for women in sport, particularly netball,” Cr McCarthy said.
“Council is proud to work together with clubs and other levels of government to provide, maintain and upgrade the facilities for our local sporting clubs.
“The project means that the club now has the proper facilities that our netballers and the Mount Evelyn community deserve, while also having access to a suitable storage area.”
Meanwhile, Casey MP Tony Smith said it was fantastic to see the project come together.
“I pledged $45,000 of Federal Government funding at the last election towards the construction of changeroom facilities for the Mount Evelyn netballers, to be completed by Melbourne Polytechnic as an educational project,” Mr Smith said.
“The Mount Evelyn netballers are high achievers and some of the strongest players in the Yarra Valley Mountain District Football Netball League.
“It is fantastic to see this project delivered, which will provide much-needed and well-deserved upgrades to the netballers’ facilities and enable them to have their own private space for training sessions and games.”
