Football Victoria (FV) celebrates Mount Martha Soccer Club’s milestone as the club moves into its new home base at the Civic Reserve Sports Pavilion.
The $10.5 million pavilion offers Mount Martha SC new infrastructure, featuring four female-friendly change rooms, referees’ facilities, a multi-use social space, first aid and meeting rooms, as well as ample storage.
The Ceremony
An opening ceremony was held on February 13th with FV Regional Development Coordinator Jackson Landy, Mornington Peninsula Shire mayor Cr. Anthony Marsh, deputy mayor Cr. Paul Pingiaro, as well as club representatives, in attendance.
Jackson Landy expressed how the development was ‘well-deserved’ in growing football within the area.
“Mount Martha SC are leading the way in female participation and quality programs in the area, and this development is a just reward for their sustained efforts throughout their 10-year existence.
“We look forward to seeing how they utilise the brand new facility throughout the coming years,” he said via press release.
New Investments
The Mornington Peninsula Shire invested $6.5 million into the new pavilion, with the additional $4 million from the State Government’s Community Sports Infrastructure Stimulus Program.
McIntosh told The News, Mornington Peninsula, the perfect base has been provided for clubs with the new building allowing for an increase in local memberships, a place to train, compete, and develop programs at the ground.
“These volunteer-run clubs are an integral part of the community, and they deserve modern facilities they can be proud of.
“The female-friendly pavilion opens up more opportunities for participation and provides the perfect foundation for local clubs to grow, and for the community to host big events,” he said via press release.
New Era of Football
The facility will ensure there are more opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to participate, helping the club grow and enhance its football programs.
Grass roots football continues to expand across Victoria, with access to modern, sustainable, and accessible sporting facilities; the local sport is marking a new era on the Mornington Peninsula.
