GLENROY SPORT THE BIG WINNER AT SEWELL RESERVE
Christine Campbell MP, Member for Pascoe Vale was delighted to join in the celebrations at the opening of the redeveloped J.F.Ward pavilion at Sewell Reserve, Glenroy Road on Friday night.
“I congratulate the Glenroy Sports Club and all those involved in the $1.25M redevelopment of the Sewell Reserve pavilion. After thorough planning and assessment by the club and Moreland City Council, the project was successful in winning Brumby Government sport and recreation funding, announced in 2008 by the Minister for Sport, Recreation and Youth Affairs.” Ms Campbell said.
Sewell Reserve has been home to Glenroy Football Club since 1946. The “Wallabies” play in the Essendon District Football League wearing the red and white.
The redevelopment was completed in two stages, with renovations to the kitchen, toilets, player and umpire changing rooms, first aid room and office space. Access has been improved for people with a disability and the facilities made more attractive and comfortable for viewing games and socialising.
The club has collaborated with Moreland Council on the project since 2005 and worked hard with its members and sponsors to save the much needed funds. It is a credit to the club and its supporters that it was able to contribute $80,000 as well as in-kind donations to the project, together with a Sport and Recreation grant from the State Government of $60,000 and the balance from Council.
Ms Campbell said, “The rooms look great and are a credit to the club. I acknowledge the enthusiastic and dedicated efforts of the Sports Club members, particularly Football Club President, Jeff Osborne, Cricket Club President Geoff Cox and committee and members Glenn Clements, Murray Nilsson, Des Menzies, Jamie Gibson, Scott Gibson, Darren Kelso, Brendan Schultz, Jason Leffanue, and Lindon Wescombe”.
The other great news is the return this summer, after 37 years, of Glenroy Cricket Club to Sewell Reserve. As well as the football and cricket amalgamation, the Glenroy Sports Club is looking forward to getting netball teams playing by October 2010.