A brand-new LED electronic scoreboard and safety netting behind the goals have been unveiled at Burdoo Recreation Reserve in Grovedale.
Members of the Grovedale Tigers Football and Netball Club and Grovedale Cricket Club joined Minister Gayle Tierney MLC, Member for Western Victoria, Mayor Trent Sullivan, Cr Ron Nelson, Cr Melissa Cadwell and Cr Elise Wilkinson to celebrate the project's completion.
The scoreboard replaces the manual scoreboard, while the safety netting will stop members having to chase wayward balls through a busy carpark, improving safety for players, spectators and drivers.
The new infrastructure was funded by $175,000 from Sport and Recreation Victoria (SRV) and $50,000 from the City as part our Community Infrastructure Grants.
Our Burdoo Reserve Facility Development Plan identified the need for the electronic scoreboard and safety netting, which was completed in 2022 and funded by the City in partnership with Grovedale Sports Club, Grovedale Cricket Club, Grovedale Tennis Club and Grovedale College.
Mayor Trent Sullivan
The new facilities will help to meet the needs of the local sporting community into the future as it continues to grow.Council is thrilled to have contributed to the Burdoo Reserve upgrades and hear for ourselves from the clubs what a difference the new infrastructure will make.
The tenanting clubs of Burdoo Reserve are behind getting hundreds of residents involved in footy, cricket, netball and tennis over decades, in fact, they are the lifeblood of Grovedale by offering opportunities for all genders to be physically and socially active.
Burdoo Reserve's infrastructure has been enhanced over the years in stages, thanks to funding from Council, government partners, and substantial in-kind contributions from club volunteers.
Kardinia ward councillor Ron Nelson
Burdoo Reserve is well utilised by tenant clubs and community members alike.We expect increased usage of Burdoo Reserve as our population in Grovedale and surrounds grow.
These upgrades ensure the reserve continues to be at a high standard by increasing community safety and make scoring during games seamless.
