Ross Vasta (Bonner, Liberal Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

Anyone who knows me knows that I love cricket. Beyond the 13 bats in my electorate office and memories of playing with my brothers, cricket is part of our national identity. Now, I want to light up the future of cricket in Bonner. If a coalition government is elected this year, we'll deliver $1 million for a lighting upgrade at the Wynnum Manly District Cricket Club. I recently met with President Graham Mapri and Queensland Cricket CEO Terry Svenson who told me the current lighting at Bill Albury Oval is not up to standard. This is the infrastructure that we need to support growing junior, female, veteran and multicultural competitions. It will also help Queensland Cricket and Cricket Australia by creating a high-quality venue for high-performance matches and community events, especially in the lead-up to the 2032 Olympics. Better lighting means safer training conditions and more opportunities for players of all ages. Sports build stronger communities, and this is an investment in our future. I'm proud to support local clubs like Wynnum Manly District Cricket Club and be part of a team that backs grassroots sport.