Greater Geelong’s Anakie Reserve is now ready for competitions with a new netball court and upgraded facilities.
The more than $506,000 project featured an extra netball court with lighting, drainage, line marking, a players’ shelter and fencing.
State Member for Lara Ella George said the Anakie Football and Netball Club could provide more court time for its players thanks to the project.
“Netball at the Anakie Roos is thriving and will continue to go from strength to strength with these new facilities,” she said.
“The new netball court, lighting and other facilities will mean more netballers can get out and enjoy the sport they love.
“I’m proud to be a member of a state government that invests in world class community facilities like these at Anakie Reserve.”
Minister for Regional Development and Local Government Kristy McBain said the project helped secure the future of sport in Anakie.
“Thanks to this project, the Anakie Football and Netball Club will better support the next generation of avid netballers and boost participation amongst the community,” she said.
“It’s fantastic to see work complete on the new netball court at Anakie, sport is the heartbeat of every community, which is why we are ensuring that local facilities are fit for purpose.”
Deputy Prime Minister and Federal Member for Corio Richard Marles said the program was supported by $267,000 through the federal government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program.
The state government also provided over $197,000, and the City of Greater Geelong contributed over $41,000 to the project.
“I’m so pleased that these new facilities at Anakie will enable to club to continue to grow into the future, and importantly, give netball the safe and proper facilities to support women and girls in sport,” Mr Marles said.
