Newport Storm Football Club is set for a bright future thanks to new sports field lighting and park fencing at its home ground at AW Bond Reserve in Altona North.
AW Bond Reserve is one of the most popular sporting grounds in the area with more than 120 junior footballers training and playing at the venue on a regular basis.
The new LED lights will allow the main pitch to be used for night matches and training, helping the club attract members
The lights are also energy efficient and will have lower running costs than usual sports field lighting.
The new fencing between the playspace and football pitch also provides a safer environment for players and park users.
Williamstown MP Melissa Horne and Hobsons Bay councillors, including newly elected mayor Diana Grima and deputy mayor Lisa Bentley, recently visited AW Bond Reserve to launch the new lighting and fencing which was funded through a $200, 000 grant from the state government and $50,000 from council.
“Football is booming across the state, and with juniors signing up in record numbers, the new lights and fencing provide more reason for the local community to join in the fun,” Ms Horne said.
“The brighter lighting around the ground means more training and night games for the clubs, with the local community also benefiting having extra time to have a kick. Better sport and recreation facilities make it easier for Victorians to join in with local clubs and lead healthy and active lifestyles.”
