From forgotten green to top pétanque court in Victoria

What began as a group of pétanque lovers playing among the roses has grown into something truly special in Mt Martha.

In 2019, the Mt Martha/Mornington Pétanque Club was formed and spent its early days rolling boules at the Mornington Botanical Rose Garden. Fast forward a few years, and through a clever partnership with the Mt Martha Bowls Club, a disused green has now been transformed into an international-standard pétanque terrain – widely regarded as one of the best in the state!

Recognising the need for proper shade and shelter to match the high standard of the terrain, the club approached the Shire for help – and we were proud to support their vision with $60,000 in funding. 

The result: a striking new central gazebo, an 8-metre-long shelter, and an extended outdoor social area where players and spectators can relax in comfort. 

Congratulations again to everyone involved – this community-led success story is one for the books!