Marna Reserve scores with funding for two new netball courts

Published on 10 February 2021

Mornington Peninsula Shire is pleased to announce the funding of two new netball courts at Marna Reserve, Dromana as part of Council’s 2020–21 Budget.
 
Marna Reserve, which is home to Dromana Netball Club and Dromana Football & Netball Club will have the existing courts renewed to comply with Netball Victoria standards.
 
The four outdoor courts will be renovated into two new netball courts with improvements to the lighting, fencing and surrounding landscaping and paving.
 
The renewal of the Marna Reserve netball courts will provide safe and compliant courts of a higher training standard for use by the Dromana Netball Clubs and the community.
 
Construction is due for completion in May 2021.
 
To view images of the court design and for further information, visit: mornpen.vic.gov.au/majorprojects
 
Quotes attributable to Mayor Councillor Despi O’Connor:
 
“The Shire is committed to working in partnership with our local sporting community through the funding of these netball courts.”
 
Quotes attributable to Seawinds Ward Councillor Antonella Celi:
 
“The renewal and development of the two new netball courts at Marna Reserve, Dromana is welcome news. I look forward to the project being completed so players can use and train on high quality courts and bring on those home wins.”
 
Quotes attributable to Seawinds Ward Councillor Debra Mar:
 
“It’s fundamental we provide and maintain all sporting facilities and I’m proud that the Shire is replacing four previous courts into two brand new courts that meet professional standards of Netball Victoria”.
 
Quotes attributable to Seawinds Ward Councillor Kerri McCafferty:
 
“The new improvements to the courts also factor in upgrades within the Dromana Community Gardens. It’s a great initiative that will enhance social connections, improving the health and wellbeing for so many in our community.”