Pearcedale Recreation Reserve is now home to a new pavilion and netball courts following a redevelopment project.
On the night of Tuesday 11 February, City of Casey Mayor Cr Stefan Koomen and Cranbourne Gardens Ward Cr Michelle Crowther were joined by The Hon. Harriet Shing MP, Bass MP Jordan Crugnale, and members of the Pearcedale Football Netball Club, Pearcedale Netball Club, Pearcedale Cricket Club and Pearcedale Baxter Junior Football Club to officially open the new facilities.
The old pavilion was demolished and redeveloped into a new, contemporary building with a community room, kitchen, four change rooms with unisex amenities, a first-aid room, umpires’ rooms and storage space.
Outside, the existing netball courts were transformed, with two new courts installed, as well as player shelters and lighting.
The project also included an upgrade to the road network, landscaping and the installation of The Ovals, a public art series by Jonathan Thompson and Mark Cuthbertson.
Council contributed $2.4 million towards the pavilion and a further $800,000 to the netball facilities.
The project was further supported by the State Government.
The total cost of the pavilion redevelopment consists of $2 million from the Growing Suburbs Fund and $500,000 via the Local Sports Infrastructure Fund – Female Friendly Facilities Stream.
The total cost of the netball redevelopment is $200,000 via the Country Football and Netball Program.
“The Pearcedale Recreation Reserve has always been the heart of the local community, a place where generations have gathered to play, celebrate, and connect with each other,“ Cr Koomen said.
“With this impressive new pavilion and upgraded netball facilities, we’ve created a space that will continue to foster community connections, build lasting friendships, and provide a strong sense of belonging for many more generations to come.“
