Published on 17 March 2023
Nillumbik continues to shine a light on our community sport and recreation facilities with the official launch of the upgraded lighting at Diamond Hills Reserve in Greensborough today.
Nillumbik Mayor Ben Ramcharan and Councillors Eyre, Stockman and Duffy joined Bundoora MP Colin Brooks, Eltham MP Vicki Ward and the secretary of the Diamond Creek Women’s Football club for the official launch.
Nillumbik Mayor, Councillor Ben Ramcharan said the upgrade would benefit almost 500 members of the clubs.
“Diamond Hills Reserve is one of five sporting facilities to receive an upgrade to their sports lighting facilities across the Shire,” Cr Ramcharan said.
“The lighting is brighter, more energy efficient and increases availability for training in the early mornings and evenings, which allows for additional teams and membership growth.’ Cr Ramcharan said.
Blue Lake Ward Councillor Richard Stockman said the upgrade continues Council’s commitment to providing inclusive sport and recreation facilities of the highest quality across the Shire.
Councillor Stockman also acknowledged the club volunteers who he said, “work incredibly hard and make our sporting clubs and facilities wonderful places for our community.”
The lighting upgrade was funded as part of the $1,479,040 from the Victorian Government’s 2020 Community Sports Infrastructure Stimulus Program to upgrade sports lighting at five sporting facilities including: