Netballers in the red centre have scored a major win, with the reconstruction of the Alice Springs Netball Court now complete.
The $2.3 million upgrade was made possible with $1 million from the Albanese Government, $1 million from the Alice Springs Town Council, $250,000 from the Northern Territory Government and $50,000 from the Alice Springs Netball Association.
The outdoor netball courts at the Pat Gallagher Stadium now meet the modern standards for competitive play while enhancing the quality and safety of the facility for the hundreds of people that will use the upgraded courts each year.
The project included the installation of new playing surfaces, lighting, seating for 50 people, two new benches and shade shelters, picnic tables, security fencing and landscaping.
The netball courts are now up to competition standard, and will facilitate greater play for all ages and ability levels. This will ensure the Pat Gallagher Stadium remains a hub for the community for years to come.
The project created 15 jobs during construction.
Quotes attributable to Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Minister Catherine King:
"The Albanese Government is committed to investing in Australia's regions to create jobs, build opportunity and unlock economic growth and productivity.
"I am pleased to be partnering with the Northern Territory Government and the Alice Springs Town Council to deliver the reconstruction of the Alice Springs Netball Court under the Investing in Our Community Program.
"This project is another example of the Albanese Government supporting projects that will make a real difference to local communities, providing an array of social and economic benefits to its local residents."
Quotes attributable to Northern Territory Minister for Sport Kate Worden:
"Sport at a grass roots level plays an important role in bringing our communities together as well as improving our health and mental wellbeing.
"The upgrades to the Alice Springs netball courts will not only benefit participants of all ages, but provide greater opportunity for community engagement with the sport through the facility improvements to lighting, shade and seating."
Quotes attributable to Mayor of Alice Springs Town Council Matt Paterson:
"The completion of this Netball Court Reconstruction project is a huge win for Alice Springs. As an active, sports-loving community, we are thrilled to see projects that enhance our health and wellbeing."
"It's great to continue to shoot goals with the Australian Government and Northern Territory Government to ensure Alice Springs maintains top notch amenities. Council is committed to continued improvements in quality of life for our town.
"We welcome investment in our thriving community, and will continue to work with other levels of government to increase liveability in our town."
Quotes attributable to Federal Member for Lingiari Marion Scrymgour MP:
"Sport is an important way to engage the community, build confidence, foster social skills, and bring people closer together. I welcome the outdoor netball courts at the Pat Gallagher Stadium, as a much-needed addition to this important sporting facility.
"This project is a great example of how governments and the community can work together to strengthen the social fabric of our community and build local leadership through sport".
