The growing female ranks of the Casey Comets can say goodbye to changing in the back of the car thanks to $250,000 from the state government’s Female Friendly Facilities Fund.
The grant will transform the Casey Comets Football Club’s outdated change rooms in to a new female friendly pavilion.
With over 700 members and 38 teams, the Comets growing number of female players have been struggling with an outdated pavilion.
The project will transform four existing change rooms into female friendly facilities and also add two new female friendly change rooms, two umpires rooms, a store room, baby change facilities and upgrade the LED lighting.
Minister for sport John Eren made the announcement in Cranbourne on Wednesday, 10 October.
Mr Eren acknowledged Casey City Council for its commitment and financial contribution to the project.
“Women deserve the same opportunities as men, and with record numbers of women and girls signing up to play local sport, we’re making sure our facilities are up to scratch here in Cranbourne,” he said.
Member for Cranbourne Jude Perera said, “It’s been wonderful to see the Casey Comets grow and welcome more female members, and these new facilities will ensure the club can keep growing as a community hub.
“It’s no secret that I have been a huge fan of the Casey Comets over the years and I wish them every success.”
