The redevelopment of the Diggers Rest Recreation Reserve was announced as a finalist for AFL Vic Best Community Football Facilities Project Award.
The award recognise best practice in community football facility development across the state, along with the people, clubs and other stakeholders driving the best projects in Victoria.
The redevelopment of Diggers Rest Recreation Reserve delivered a brand-new double storey sports pavilion and a new community pavilion, along with a full redevelopment and realignment of the oval with new LED lighting and associated infrastructure upgrades including car parking, fencing, shelter, gender-neutral changing facilities and an electronic scoreboard.
Melton Council mayor Cr Steve Abboushi said: “We are delighted to be nominated as a finalist in the 2024 AFL Victoria Best Community Football Facility Project Award category for the Diggers Rest Recreation Reserve Redevelopment.”
“The City of Melton’s rapid growth has increased demand for adaptable, multi-purpose sports facilities and the redevelopment has transformed the reserve into a thriving hub for our community.
“We are extremely proud of the redevelopment, which provides inclusive and accessible facilities that increase participation opportunities for residents to get involved in local sports.”
The new double-storey sports pavilion has upgraded kitchens, canteens, changerooms tailored for multiple sports like football, cricket, netball, and tennis, cricket training nets, a redeveloped oval, and a separate community pavilion.
The new facilities support key user groups including the Diggers Rest Football Netball Club, Diggers Rest Cricket Club, Diggers Rest Tennis Club and Riddells Umpires.
