Wednesday, 22 March 2023

 Ella GEORGE (Lara) (19:08): (114) My adjournment matter tonight is for the Minister for Community Sport, and the action I seek from the minister is to visit North Shore Sports Club in the electorate of Lara and hear from the club about their plans to redevelop their home at Windsor Park. North Shore has a proud history and will be celebrating its centenary in 2027, but over the past couple of decades and since Ford ceased operations in Geelong participation in the club has declined. The club has worked hard to develop a master plan for their home at Windsor Park and grow participation, particularly in women’s netball and in junior football and cricket teams.

Last year I announced a $2 million election commitment to build female-friendly facilities for North Shore. These facilities will cater for players across football, cricket and netball and kickstart the $6.5 million master plan project. The North Shore Sports Club have always been a pillar in the North Shore and surrounding communities, and this commitment will ensure North Shore remain a viable community club into the future. North Shore are a wonderful club, and I think the minister will really enjoy meeting with them. I look forward to welcoming the Minister for Community Sport to the North Shore Sports Club to hear more from the club about their plans for Windsor Park.