Broadford Football Netball Club president Bonnie Cavanagh-Welch, Broadford Junior Football Netball Club president Rowan Booth, Mitchell Shire Councillor Andrea Pace, Harley Hammond Reserve management committee secretary Natalie Fletcher, Mitchell Shire Mayor John Dougall, Harley Hammond Reserve management committee treasurer Stu Denness and Broadford Netball Club president Kate McCarthy.
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Works have concluded at Broadford’s Harley Hammond Reserve, resulting in the delivery of upgraded netball courts and a new play space.
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The upgraded netball courts, which now have competition-compliant lighting, are currently open, while the play space will open on Monday, May 25 following completion of final safety inspections.
The new facilities provide a safe and accessible environment for people of all ages, enhancing opportunities for participation in sport and active recreation across the community.
The project resulted in two new netball courts with competition-compliant lighting.
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Mitchell Shire Mayor John Dougall said the project was a positive outcome for the local community.
“The upgrade provides high-quality facilities for our local netball community while also creating a great space for families to come together and be active,” he said.
“Projects like this help create more inclusive and accessible opportunities for women and girls to participate in sport, while also delivering facilities the broader community can enjoy.
“The addition of the play space means the reserve now caters for a wider range of users, giving families more reasons to spend time here and stay connected to their local community.”
The project also delivered a new play space.
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The project was funded through $967,250 from the Federal Government’s Play Our Way Program, with council contributing an additional $200,000.
Council was one of 290 organisations across Australia to receive funding through the Play Our Way program, which supports new and improved facilities, participation opportunities and equipment for women and girls in sport.
“We thank the Australian Government for their support in making this project possible,” Cr Dougall said.
“It’s an investment that will benefit the Broadford community for years to come.”
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