The refurbished pavilion at Robert Booth Reserve in Hampton Park was officially opened by Casey Council on Thursday 14 December.
Council’s chief executive officer Glenn Patterson was joined by Holt MP Cassandra Fernando and Narre Warren South MP Gary Maas to open the double-storey multipurpose community facility.
Located on Somerville Road, Robert Booth Reserve is home to Hampton Park Football Netball Club, Hampton Park Cricket Club and Hampton Park Tennis Club, which recently had new lighting installed.
The newly refurbished pavilion includes a community room, unisex change rooms and amenities, a commercial kitchen, a canteen, and public amenities.
Mr Patterson said refurbishment of the ageing facility was a recommendation included in the Robert Booth Reserve Master Plan, adopted by Council in 2021.
“Council is committed to providing the required infrastructure for all clubs across the municipality so our community can be active, healthy and connected,” he said.
“Completion of this project will benefit the multiple users of the facility both now and in the future.
“It’s an impressive facility for all members of the Hampton Park community to enjoy.”
The $5.4 million refurbishment project was funded by Casey Council, along with contributions from the State and Federal governments.
Casey Council received $3 million through the State Government’s Local Sports Grants for the pavilion refurbishment, as well as $200,000 via the Federal Government’s Community Sport Infrastructure Grant Program for the female-friendly facilities.
It also received $200,000 in funding via the State Government’s Local Sports Infrastructure Fund – Community Sports Lighting Stream to upgrade the tennis court lighting.
Mr Patterson welcomed both the State and Federal governments funding towards the pavilion refurbishment and tennis court lighting, and thanked them for their investment in Casey.
“We look forward to continuing to grow our partnerships to maintain and build sport and recreational facilities, as well as other critical infrastructure,” he said.
