A new electronic scoreboard has been built at Sunshine Heights Cricket Club, which will enhance gameplay and provide opportunities for community entertainment events.
The scoreboard, fitted with lights and a sound system, was unveiled at a ceremony on Thursday 2 October, with nearly 100 people in attendance.
Brimbank mayor Thuy Dang, Laverton MP Sarah Connolly, Brimbank councillors and club sponsors were also present.
Club president Giulio Venditti said the event was a great success.
“We’re very fortunate that it didn’t rain. When you have a scoreboard with lights at night it’s such a better look,” Mr Venditti said.
For the club, the scoreboard has been a project years in the making.
“We’re pretty proud. It’s been a long-term plan but the process has taken about two to three years,” Mr Venditti said.
“We’re pretty grateful that the state government got on board.”
Cricket Australia also supported the project.
Mr Venditti said the scoreboard will provide opportunities to bring the community together.
“It’s not just about cricket, it’s also about using the scoreboard for events such as movie nights for kids,” Mr Venditti said.
“It’s going to be like a multipurpose scoreboard….There’s so many things that we can do but it’s all about getting the value out of it. It means a lot to us.”
Mr Venditti said the club greatly values community.
“We recruit players to play but when we’re recruiting we look for good people first…. That’s what we’re doing it for,” he said.
