Lucy Wicks (Robertson, Liberal Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I rise to speak about some fantastic news for the Peninsula community in my electorate of Robertson. I have confirmation that the government has delivered on a much-needed upgrade to McEvoy Oval at Umina Beach. This is in no small part due to the coalition government's investment of $304,000 through the National Stronger Regions Fund. McEvoy Oval's new, modern facilities will support Central Coast sporting and community events, starting with the official launch celebration this Friday at 5 pm. The upgrade started in February, including the demolition of the old, run-down block, and construction of a new clubroom, a canteen, a store room, amenities, a veranda, landscaping and resealing of the car park. There's also a new irrigation system to help with the oval's sustainability, and the project has created 10 jobs.

But, more than this, it's been a true community-wide effort, because, as well as the federal government's investment, the New South Wales government invested $225,000, the Central Coast Council contributed almost $260,000, and Woy Woy Peninsula Little Athletics, the Peninsula Touch Football Association and the Southern Spirit Cricket Club together invested $13,000. For the more than 1,500 people who use this oval every year, it will mean a lot. Special thanks to Shari Massey and Karen Tucker from Central Coast Council for their tireless work and vision. I particularly recognise the incredible work of Kylie Brown, President of Woy Woy Little Athletics, who has been a true believer in this project from start to finish. I look forward to joining with everyone on Friday, which coincides with the registration event for the Little Athletics Club— (Time expired)