LIBS MATCH PLEDGE FOR CRICKET CLUB
SOUTH Barwon Cricket Club will undertake a $1.6m renovation regardless of which major party forms government, following a Liberal pledge for the project.
Corangamite Liberal candidate Stephanie Asher said the funding would be used to expand the
Belmont facilities, including a clubroom upgrade to include four changerooms, and install a commercial kitchen to support the work of community group Indians for Geelong.
“Active and connected communities are a key part of my strong local plan for Corangamite,” Ms Asher said.
“As a passionate supporter of women’s sport, this upgrade will also support new facilities for girls and women.
“I am committed to ensuring local communities have access to the facilities they deserve and this commitment is a real win for Corangamite residents.”
She said South Barwon CC’s membership had tripled in size in the past five years, and the money would support the club’s 17 cricket teams and about 250 playing members.
Corio Liberal candidate Manish Patel said: “Indians for Geelong do amazing work for our local community and a new commercial kitchen means more space and better facilities for them to continue providing that vital service to those in need.”
Labor pledged $1.6m for South Barwon CC and the Indians for Geelong group on April 11.