Liam McNally
Netballers from the Bungaree Football Netball Club can now take their game to the next level thanks to the netball court surface upgrade at Bungaree Recreation Reserve.
The upgraded facility was officially launched by representatives from the Bungaree Demons, the state government and Moorabool council on Thursday, July 6.
Up until recently the Demons were limited in their ability to train and compete due to an ageing cracked court surface. The old asphalt has been replaced with a Netball Victoria competition standard acrylic court surface, along with new court fencing.
The $90,000 acrylic surface court, was funded by $54,000 from council and $36,000 from the state government’s Country Football and Netball Program.
Eureka MP Michaela Settle said for too long regional clubs like the Demons have been limited by outdated or non-existent court facilities.
“They deserve appropriate facilities they can be proud of,” she said.
“The new netball court surface provides a real incentive for the Dees to ramp up training and development and for locals to join in the fun.”
Moorabool mayor Rod Ward said council is very pleased the state government supported this project through a funding grant to go with Council’s contribution.
“This project has delivered safe and fit-for-purpose netball courts, in line with Netball Australia standards, which is what our local netballers deserve,” he said.
