Blacktown City Mayor Brad Bunting said: cricket is a favourite sport in our community.
“Council and the NSW and Australian governments have made a significant $1.59M investment in quality sporting facilities for our Western Sydney community. These new undercover cricket nets address the needs of a growing community, one of many upgrades transforming sport in Blacktown City.”
The NSW Government has funded upgrades to a range of sporting infrastructure in Blacktown City through the Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants program.
Member for Mount Druitt Edmond Atalla MP said "The NSW Government is proud have contributed $261,500 towards the undercover cricket nets at Whalan Reserve. The new facilities and practice nets are a game-changer for our local cricket community.
"The NSW Government will invest over $273 million in Blacktown City towards transformational community infrastructure through the Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants Program, with over $115M being spent in the Mount Druitt electorate. This funding will transform multiple parks, sports courts, swimming pools, playing fields and community
facilities, making Mount Druitt an even better place to live.”
Enabled by Member for Chifley Ed Husic MP, the Federal Government has supported Blacktown City through the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program.
The cricket nets installation includes cyclone mesh full-height walls and will provide sun and weather protection and improve safety. Lighting means the cricket nets can be used at all hours.
An upgrade to the main fence entry gate and awning will be completed at a later stage.
Council encourages the community to use the upgraded nets and improve their batting and bowling skills.
Members of the Blacktown City and District Cricket Association, Mayor Brad Bunting, Edmond Attalla and Ed Husic tried out the facility and declared the facility officially open.
