By Sumeyya Ilanbey
AFL Victoria will pitch in $200,000 for major sports reserve upgrades at Melton and Eynesbury.
AFL Victoria strategy, government and infrastructure manager Shayne Ward announced the pledge last Wednesday.
The organisation will give $100,000 towards the MacPherson Park redevelopment and $100,000 for the construction of the Eynesbury Recreation Reserve.
The outdated MacPherson Park facilities are grossly outdated, and will receive a major
$9 million overhaul.
The upgrades will include female-friendly changerooms, umpire rooms, kitchen facilities and a pavilion.
Mr Ward said AFL Victoria was committed to improving standards for local football
clubs.
“As participation in our game continues to grow, so does the need for facilities to support not only the growth, but the changing profile of participation,” Mr Ward said.
MacPherson Park is the home ground for the Melton Football Netball Club. The club’s president Greg Davis said he was thrilled with AFL Victoria’s contribution.
“Our rooms are 50 years old and we, as a club, built most of it ourselves so it really is in need of renovations,” Mr Davis said.
