Thursday, 19 June 2025

KM Reedy Reserve

Gary MAAS (Narre Warren South) (17:11): (1202) The adjournment matter that I wish to raise is for the Minister for Community Sport and concerns the new lights for KM Reedy Reserve, as announced in our recent state budget. The action that I seek is that the minister provide an update on the impact of the upcoming lighting upgrade at KM Reedy Reserve for my electorate of Narre Warren South.

I recently had the immense pleasure of visiting Ramsey and Faz of the Hampton Park United Sparrows Football Club along with their club members and players, and they were just so excited to hear of the $250,000 Allan Labor government investment to improve lighting for their matches and their practice sessions. The Sparrows really are a great local club. They have a very impressive 30-plus year history and currently support over 250 junior players and over 100 senior players. The recent growth in their membership has been remarkable, especially regarding their women’s teams. Ramsey and Faz and the volunteers do an incredible job of running this community club while creating a really inclusive environment and catering to the needs of all ages, genders, cultures and abilities. The club especially reflects the proud cultural diversity of our neighbourhood while bringing all people together too.

The investment will also support other resident clubs of the reserve and the local community. We know that increasing physical activity is vital to improving wellbeing, mental health and fitness and increasing social cohesion as well. I look forward to visiting the KM Reedy Reserve when the new lights are installed and seeing the mighty Hampton Park United Sparrows Football Club and the other resident clubs going from strength to strength with the help of this investment. I look forward to sharing the minister’s response with my community.