Three netball courts in Lorne and Winchelsea have been given the green light to be renewed.
Surf Coast Shire Council endorsed funding of $405,000 transferred from the Asset Renewal Reserve to the Netball Court Renewal Budget during its December 12 meeting.
The funding increase from $500,000 to $905,000 would allow two Winchelsea Eastern Reserve and one Lorne Stribling Reserve courts to be renewed.
Winchelsea Ward Councillor Heather Wellington said the current asphalt courts had cracked, and the playing surfaces had deteriorated due to seasonal ground movement.
“It’s critical that these courts are safe…and I’m very grateful to see that these are being resurfaced,” she said.
“I think the people of Winchelsea will be thrilled to get these courts resurfaced as it will be safer for everybody, and I’m really pleased to see this coming up.”
Lorne Ward Cr Gary Allen said the new courts would be well-suited to the environment and be safer for community members.
“Reconstructing the courts in Winchelsea and Lorne is a great way Council can provide support to two fantastic clubs,” he said.
“Sport is such an essential part of building and fostering healthy, active communities. The new surfaces will be more durable and adaptive to the weather.”
The proposed method for the courts’ renewals was reconstruction with concrete because it is a robust pavement.
The project budget included an allowance for external construction supervision and advice from a Netball Victoria consultant.
