St Leonards Cricket Club will enter the new season with access to improved practice facilities after the opening of new cricket nets at its home ground, St Leonards Lake Reserve (Len Trewin Reserve).
The new facility features three synthetic lanes built to modern standards, providing a safe and high quality environment for players to develop their skills.
It was officially opened on Sunday 1 September by Mayor Trent Sullivan and State Member for Bellarine Alison Marchant, alongside St Leonards CC secretary Jaymie Crook, vice president Gary Egan, club members, and Bellarine Ward councillors Elise Wilkinson and Jim Mason.
The $450,000 project was jointly funded by the City of Greater Geelong ($350,000) and the Victorian Government ($100,000).
Mayor Trent Sullivan:
The new nets will allow the club to expand its junior and women's cricket programs, as well as being a better place for its men's teams to train.The Saints have done a great job supporting junior cricket and establishing two women's teams, but there's no doubt the old training facilities at this reserve were a barrier.
The new nets are safer and will be much more appealing for anyone looking to get involved in the club.
We were pleased to partner with the Victorian Government in this project and we're rapt for the Saints' committee, which has put a lot of effort into seeing the new nets become a reality.
Member for Bellarine Alison Marchant:
The summer of cricket is just around the corner, but the love of the game never stops, that's why we're making sure more people can practice all year round here at St Leonards Lake Reserve.This dedicated training space is a big win for the community providing an area where fans of the game can hone their batting and bowling skills close to home.
It's all about providing Victorians access to high quality facilities, enabling them to enjoy all the benefits of leading a healthy and active lifestyle.
