THE Nationals candidate for Bullwinkel Mia Davies has announced a $1.25 million election commitment for new sporting and community clubrooms at Burkinshaw Park in Glen Forrest if returned to government at the federal election.
Cricket and tennis, along with winter sports, will all benefit from the upgrades, which will include universal changerooms and improved accessibility.
“Glen Forrest is one of the fastest growing suburbs in the Shire of Mundaring and the facilities at Burkinshaw Park are no longer big enough or fit for purpose,” Ms Davies said.
“The community deserves modern clubrooms to provide access to sport for all community members, regardless of gender, age, or ability.
“Anyone that has visited the current clubrooms that are home to cricket and tennis during the summer months will know just how outdated and unsuitable they are.”
Ms Davies said the upgrades are aimed to address the growing participation in junior and senior sports throughout the Shire, especially among women.
“The Glen Forrest Women’s Cricket Team, which has been a grand finalist for the past three years, needs suitable facilities to host matches and attract more participants,” she said.
“We need facilities that are welcoming, that encourage families and young people to participate, and that make it easy for our hardworking volunteers to run the clubs and seasons activities.”
Ms Davies said the Shire of Mundaring had been a strong supporter of the upgrades and congratulated them on their advocacy and willingness
to provide matching funding to get the project off the ground.
“As a former Minister for Sport and Recreation I applaud the focus of the Shire to provide modern facilities that encourage their community to get involved in sport,” she said.
“Sport can be a game changer, particularly team sport, and we need to keep working on providing opportunities for people of all ages and ability to join a club and reap the benefits.
“This extends beyond the physical benefits to include mental well-being, creating a sense of belonging and community cohesion.
