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$393,000 upgrade at Tim Hill Reserve in Highton is complete, delivering fully
automated field-wide irrigation, rotunda, new synthetic cricket wicket, AFL
wicket cover and AFL goal posts.
The reserve is used by Alexander Thomson Cricket Club, who will benefit from
the upgrades when the new cricket season begins.
Other aspects of
the project included:
- a new eastern fence line and boundary barrier fencing along Wandana Drive
- new storage facility for the Alexander Thomson Cricket Clubincreased fencing height for
- safety at the Wandana Heights Tennis Club courtsreplacement and reorientation of the synthetic cricket wicket
- relocation and replacement of the AFL goal postsrealignment of the field of play to maximise the field size
Mayor Councillor Trent Sullivan:
The project will be of significant benefit to the residents of the
region, including tenant clubs.
I’m sure it’s a much more enjoyable experience playing cricket, football
or tennis here now with the recent improvements.
Councillor Ron Nelson:
Wandana Heights residents deserve access to a high-quality playing
surface that’s well graded and well maintained.
We know sporting reserves are critical to healthy communities as they
directly support physical and mental health.