Local cricket lovers should get ready to pad up and hit one for six at a new state-of-the-art cricket training facility in Keilor Park, which was recently built as part of a major sports facility upgrade.
The $335,000 refurbishments, funded by Brimbank council, saw the old cricket nets upgraded into a fully enclosed and carpeted three-lane cricket training facility that now meets Cricket Australia facility guidelines.
The nets, open to all members of the community, will also benefit players at the Keilor Park Cricket Club (KPCC) — the primary club which will use the facilities.
KPCC president David Tardio said reactions from current and past members had been “really positive.”
“It was really nice for faces old and new to the club to see the nets,” he said.
“I’ve been there for 20 years and always seen the same nets, so to see that [upgrade] was very exciting.”
The new enclosed nets also include space for bowler runups which Mr Tardio said makes it safer for players.
Brimbank mayor Thuy Dang said “council is thrilled to install the Keilor Park cricket nets for community use at Keilor Park.”
“Community sporting facilities like these make sure that everyone in Brimbank can have the opportunity to get out and play sport. Playing sport is good physically and mentally, and there is a real sense of belonging when you’re a member of a team or a club,” mayor Dang said.
The new nets can be accessed via Stadium Drive.
