The Pearcedale Football Netball Club are looking to raise funds to invest in more temporary facilities to be used during the construction period of their new digs at Pearcedale Recreation Reserve.
The club is looking to hire a space such as a site building or temporary school classroom to hold functions and club gatherings for their five netball teams, three senior men’s football teams and one senior women’s football team, events that were sorely missed by all sporting clubs and communities throughout the pandemic.
Anyone who purchases a season membership before Saturday 9 April will pay a reduced price of $60 rather than the standard $80 and receive a free ticket the club’s season raffle, valued at $50.
The Panthers’ current facilities are scheduled for demolition in late April before construction begins on the purpose-built community pavilion, which is expected to take approximately nine months, according to Manager of Active Communities at the City of Casey, Angie Peresso.
The City of Casey is contributing $2 million to the project.
Club president Jeff McGuiness said that the cost of a facility or building they had in mind would come to around $10,000.
“(City of Casey) have been pretty good to deal with through the process but I do find it a bit baffling that they’re not giving us more temporary facilities,” Mr McGuiness said.
“There’s nowhere to have selection nights or have a drink after the game.
“Just two little change rooms and a little canteen.”
Ms Peresso said the Council is holding discussions with both the Football Netball Club and the Pearcedale Baxter Junior Football Club, who share the venue, to determine the best approach during the construction period.
“The clubs have been asked to inform Council in writing of their temporary facility requirements for the duration of the project, and Council is still awaiting that information,” Ms Peresso said.
“All of the existing clubs that use Pearcedale Recreation Reserve were involved in the design of the pavilion plan, and have been receiving regular updates on the progress of the project.
“The clubs will also have access to the second pavilion for the duration of the construction period, which has another two change rooms, amenities, umpire’s room, and wheelchair accessible toilet facilities.”
