One of the latest projects delivered by the Australian Government, in partnership with the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters, is making a huge impact in the Maylands community in South Australia.

The over $1.3 million Cruickshank Reserve Facility Upgrade, - which was completed earlier this year, was officially opened today by Senator for South Australia, Marielle Smith, and Mayor of the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters, Robert Bria.

Made possible with $888,786 from the Australian Government, and $432,475 from the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters, the new facilities are improving the local playing experience, while increasing community engagement.

The project delivered a new clubroom, two unisex change rooms and toilets, a canteen, an office, storerooms and two publicly accessible toilets.

This ensures the Maylands community have access to modern, fit-for-purpose facilities – and is part of over $3 million in funding delivered to the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters under the Australian Government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program.

Quotes attributable to Federal Minister for Regional Development and Local Government, Kristy McBain:

“Sport is the heartbeat of every community, which is why it’s fantastic to see these upgraded facilities at Cruickshank Reserve already making such a positive impact in the Maylands community.

“It’s not just on court facilities that matters – having modern, fit-for-purpose change rooms, toilets and admin spaces underpins the success of local sporting activities, which is why we were proud to inject over $888,000 towards this project.”

Quotes attributable to Senator for South Australia, Marielle Smith:

 “This upgrade is an absolute boon for the Maylands Sports Centre, St Peters Tennis Club and the Gems Netball Club – all of whom use Cruickshank Reserve for training, games and community activities.

“We want to see local families provided with every opportunity to embrace active lifestyles and engage in their community.

“The upgraded facilities here at Cruickshank Reserve provide the ideal place for people from Maylands and the surrounding areas to come together and celebrate two things so intrinsic to Australian communities – mateship, and sport.

“These vital improvements to Cruickshank Reserve’s facilities are just one of many projects we’re partnering with the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters, as part of over $3 million in LRCI funding from the Australian Government.”

Quotes attributable to Mayor of the City of Norwood Payneham and St Peters, Robert Bria:

“The City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters is greatly appreciative of the Australian Government’s generous funding contribution towards the upgrade of Cruickshank Reserve.

“Regular exercise and being outdoors is such an important part of maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

“The council is confident that the upgrade of the clubroom, two unisex change rooms, toilets and the canteen, will result in greater use of this popular reserve, now and into the future.”