Drysdale will receive upgraded netball courts if Labor wins the federal election, following a visit from the Prime Minister today.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese met with Drysdale Football and Netball Club members and players on the club’s home courts at Drysdale Recreation Reserve on Tuesday, April 1.
Mr Albanese said the federal government was making an election commitment to the club of $5.45 million in funding to upgrade the reserve’s courts and facilities.
“Both netball and football will benefit from this investment. The sheds upgrade will bring it up to scratch,” he said.
“It’s a beautiful place to live, and I’ve got to say that I’m a bit jelly of this community. I first came here many years ago, in the early 1980s, and it’s just a stunning local backdrop.
“Communities like this need facilities like this to bring a sense of pride. If you make the finals, you want to play a home game if you’ve finished in the appropriate order and this will ensure that can occur.”
Federal Member for Corangamite Libby Coker said she was “thrilled” to deliver the election commitment to the Drysdale club.
“What it will mean is that the club has two new netball courts, which will be compliant. For so long, this club has not been able to play the finals,” she said.
“It’s great for the credibility of this club as it brings the town together, attracts people here, and gives you (volunteers and players) pride in your club.
“We’re going to put new netball club rooms in… which is going to be a fantastic investment in this club and community, and there is also going to be new spectator seating and lighting.”
