As winter nears an end and the sun begins to poke its head out for spring, that can only mean one of the more exciting times of the year is here – sport finals.
Whether it’s footy, netball or a range of other winter sports, there’s always something special about this time of year.
I’d like to wish all clubs across Hobsons Bay a great finish to the end of their seasons, and good luck to all teams competing in finals.
Sports clubs are a vital part of our community, driving volunteerism and fostering a sense of belonging.
Last month I had the privilege of chatting with members of the Laverton Magpies Football Netball Club as we officially opened upgrades at Laverton Park.
It was great to see the excitement on their faces with an upgrade in facilities, including a new deck and change rooms, as well as the installation of a digital scoreboard.
I look forward to seeing the club make the most of the new and improved facilities.
There’s plenty of work happening across the sport and recreation space in Hobsons Bay at the moment.
We’ve seen completed works such as those at Laverton, the new Altona Hockey Club pavilion and box lacrosse training court at Williamstown’s Fearon Reserve, but there is quite a bit happening behind the scenes too.
This year we endorsed a review of our existing aquatic strategy, with a focus on ensuring our long-term planning and delivery of aquatic facilities continues to meet the evolving needs of our community.
Work is also under way on a sport infrastructure action plan, helping to guide what investment is made into sport and recreation in the coming years.
Council has also started developing a policy about facility allocations and charges for sports clubs, a policy that will be important for the relationship between council and
sports clubs.
Community input will be important for all of these, so keep an eye out on how you can get involved and have your say in the coming months.
