Fresh facilities for growing cricket club

Key points

• A new cricket training facility has opened at Banyul-Warri Fields in Torquay, giving the growing Surf Coast Cricket Club upgraded practice space. The four-wicket venue has a synthetic playing surface, mesh fencing, a wicketkeeping practice area and power for a bowling machine.
• The Victorian government contributed $379,500 through its Regional Community Sports Infrastructure Fund. Surf Coast Shire added $100,000 and Cricket Victoria $40,000.
• Member for Western Victoria Gayle Tierney said the nets would help the club meet rising membership and attract more players. Mayor Libby Stapleton said the council designed and delivered the project with the club.