Upwey Ferntree Gully Tigers Baseball Club is set for a bright future with the completion of new lighting at its Kings Park home on Saturday 8 February.
Community and government officials alike gathered to formally celebrate the project in Upper Ferntree Gully.
Member for Monbulk Daniela De Martino joined Knox City Council Deputy Mayor Cr Glen Atwell to officially flick the switch on the new lights backed by a $190,000 investment from the local sports infrastructure fund.
“Local clubs like the Tigers are the heart and soul of our community. They deserve modern facilities they can be proud of,” Ms De Martino said.
“Local baseballers now have a facility that is set to put a spotlight on the local game and will take their game to the next level,” she said.
With over 220 junior and senior players, the new 750 lux infield and 500 lux outfield LED lighting is a huge win for the Tigers, who are making big gains in the Dandenong Baseball Association and the Victorian Summer Baseball League competition.
The new brighter LED lighting complies with current baseball infield and outfield training and competition standards, providing local baseballers the opportunity to spend more time on the field doing what they love best.
The Victorian government has invested more than $2.3 billion in community sport and active recreation infrastructure over the past decade.
The Victorian Budget 2024/25 is providing more than $23 million to continue delivery of community sport and active recreation infrastructure, and programs to increase participation opportunities and improve accessibility.
From lighting to pavilion upgrades, investments like these provide high-quality and accessible places for Victorians to reap the benefits of sport and active recreation participation.
Daniela De Martino MP acknowledged Knox City Council for its more than $335,000 financial contribution and commitment to delivering the new lighting.
For more information about infrastructure grant opportunities available through the Victorian Government visit sport.vic.gov.au.
