Tuesday, 31 March 2026

 Ella GEORGE (Lara) (13:11): At the 2022 state election I made an election commitment of $2 million to build female-friendly facilities at the North Shore sports club. This community club had a growing netball division but nowhere for women and girls to get changed before and after their games and training. Fast-forward a few years later: netball participation is still growing, and these facilities are just about complete and ready to be handed over to the netballers. I had a sneak peek of the new change rooms, and they look amazing – bright and clean new spaces for home and away teams, toilets and showers, an umpire’s room, a first-aid room and an office. The football facilities have also been refurbished, and footballers have new change room facilities too. The $2 million commitment has kicked off a massive upgrade at Windsor Park in Norlane, with $500,000 from council and $4 million from the federal government. This community sports club is turning into a world-class facility that will help boost participation in sport in Geelong’s north.