The St Andrews Cricket Club, Ringwood Soccer Club and Aquinas Old Collegians Football Club are back in the game with the completion of a new pavilion at J.W. Manson Reserve. Ros Spence, Minister for Community Sport, joined Bayswater MLA Jackson Taylor, Maroondah City Mayor Cr Rob Steane and local clubs to officially open the new female friendly pavilion, made possible by a $2.5 million investment.
With growing numbers of juniors and women and girls joining the ranks of local clubs, this upgrade will boost the capacity and accessibility to more players.
The new pavilion at J.W. Manson Reserve features four female friendly player and two umpire change rooms, a first aid room, and a multipurpose space, as well as a kitchen, office, and storage areas.
Ms Spence said: “Local clubs are the lifeblood of their communities. This new pavilion is the perfect incentive for communities and clubs to come even closer together and thrive.”
Ms Spence acknowledged Maroondah City Council for its financial contribution towards the project.