The Nagambie Recreation Reserve Facilities Redevelopment is officially open to the public, while a state-of-the-art synthetic turf bowling green will help those at the Nagambie Bowling Club.
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The $250 000 overhaul of the Nagambie Recreation Reserve facilities will boost junior and female participation at the reserve, with an emphasis on family-friendly facilities.
This includes female-friendly and unisex toilets, shower and change room facilities in the football and netball rooms, an all-abilities toilet and shower facility, baby change station and designated umpire change rooms.
“The Nagambie Recreation Reserve has been in desperate need of these upgrades, so we are so pleased to officially open them to the public,” Strathbogie Shire Mayor Amanda McClaren said.
Meanwhile, Nagambie Bowling Club unveiled its new $233 000 synthetic turf bowling green upgrade on Friday.
The state-of-the-art green will be a jewel in the crown for local bowls members and bring tourist investment from around Victoria.
The former lawn green was extensively damaged by wild birds, while fundraising by the club, grants from the Victorian Government, Strathbogie Shire Council, the Bendigo Bank and DPR Insurance supported the upgrade.
Cr McLaren said the official opening of the greens would give members and competitors the best possible surface available to play on.
“The new bowls green utilising synthetic turf will ensure Nagambie bowlers and visitors can use it year-round,’’ she said.
“There will be less maintenance involved in the upkeep of the green and there will no chance of any further damage from birds.
“This new investment will encourage more people in the community to take up bowls, it will pay dividends for the local club into the future, as bowling provides some important social connections for participants.”More stories on Nagambie sports: