At a Meeting of Central Goldfields Shire last night (26/09) the contract for the netball redevelopment project at Deledio Reserve in Dunolly was awarded to Quantum Civil Pty Ltd.
The contract was awarded following a public tender process and has been jointly funded with $727,707 from the Victorian Government and $242,569 from Council.
The project will deliver two new courts at the reserve – one netball court and one tennis/multi-use court. It also includes lighting, player shelter and bench seating, paths, landscaping, drinking fountain and fencing.
Central Goldfields Shire Flynn Ward Councillor Liesbeth Long said she was thrilled to see the contract awarded for the netball redevelopment project at Deledio Reserve.
"Shout out to the Dunolly Football Netball Club members for their time and expertise over the past few months as we've worked together to finalise the detailed designs for this project.
"There's no denying the new courts will be a welcome addition to the reserve. The club have been operating from a single netball court that is in desperate need of upgrading and the second existing court is no longer playable.
"I know how much these courts means to the club and this project will bring us another step closer to Dunolly getting the first-class facilities they deserve.
"Council will continue to advocate to State and Federal Government for the funding needed to see the clubrooms rebuilt – but in the meantime it will be wonderful to see this project get underway in the coming months so that the courts are ready for play in time for the 2024 netball season."
Deledio Netball Facilities Upgrade Committee member Katie Lovel said the upgrade of the netball courts at Dunolly is extremely exciting for us following years of planning and hard work.
"Our training structure has been hampered considerably for years with only one court - meaning we had to cram two teams on the court at once and for restricted training times to allow for all teams to get through.
"We've relied on very poor lighting which only illuminates one end of the court, even resorting to painter's lights at times to give extra lighting.
"We're excited to have quality facilities where the possibilities for enhancing and expanding our teams/competitions are endless. Options for social netball/ mixed netball / walking netball can all be explored to increase health and well-being outcomes for a wider range of people.
"We're thrilled for this to be a reality for our whole community."
