Thursday, 30 October 2025

 Ben CARROLL (Niddrie – Minister for Education, Minister for WorkSafe and the TAC) (09:42): I rise to celebrate a fantastic win for the Keilor community: the official opening of the long-anticipated upgrade to the Keilor recreation reserve. This iconic ground has been at the heart of community life in Keilor for generations. Whether it is local footy finals, the start of the cricket season or weekend community activities, this reserve is buzzing all year round with energy. The upgraded pavilion represents the best of what can be achieved when local clubs, community members and all levels of government come together. It was a true team effort and one that will benefit the Keilor community for many years to come.

It was an honour to be there, in particular when Hayden Kelly, the president of the Keilor Park Sports Club, read out the five names of the latest inductees for life membership at the Keilor sports club. In the Parliament I want to put on record my thanks and deep appreciation to the five members as well: Chris Coughlan, David Cameron, Steve Thornton, Kevin O’Neill and Brad Bult. They have made outstanding contributions. The new Keilor recreation reserve stadium, with its fantastic, world’s best fireplace, will be there for many, many generations to come. It was an honour to be able to contribute, on behalf of our government, a $700,000 investment that shows our ongoing commitment to the strength of community sport and what community sport means, particularly to communities like Keilor that have a rich history and have spirit in community. Well done to all involved. This is a real win, on and off the park.