By Parker McKenzie
The Basin Football Netball Club has received $170,000 dollars from the State Government for a new coaching and timekeeping facility and the installation of two AFL grade barrier nets on their ovals.
Bayswater MP Jackson Taylor announced the funding on Thursday 31 April at the launch of the club’s 2022 season at Batterham Reserve.
“I’m proud to be delivering funding for ripper local clubs like The Basin Bears, and I can’t wait to see this take shape,” he said.
“I know just how hard the volunteers work, from the umpires to the timekeepers and everyone in between and these upgrades will make their roles that much easier.”
The investment in Batterham Reserve will allow timekeepers and coaches to have better facilities during the game, while the nets behind the goals will ensure players and volunteers aren’t chasing after lost balls onto the road or other sporting facilities in the precinct.
Club President Alex Winters said Mr Taylor worked hard to ensure the club received what they thought they needed.
“The net on the top ground will protect cars from getting hit and the same with the bottom ground, it often takes a long time to collect the balls when they get booted over the fence into the tennis club,” he said.
“These upgrades will make a huge difference to the club, save volunteer time and make our club safer for locals. Cheers to Jackson Taylor for delivering the funding”.
Mr Taylor said he is keen to continue supporting local clubs and deliver funding where it’s needed for grassroots sport.
The Basin Football Netball Club first fielded a team in 1947 and commenced playing games at Batterham Reserve in 1948 after combining with Colchester-Basin Cricket Club.
Batterham Reserve is located on Miller Road, the Basin.
