Makeover for Moree Netball and Mungindi Tennis Courts

Moree Netball and Mungindi Tennis Courts will each receive their much-anticipated major overhauls. This comes after the Australian Government allocated Moree Plains Shire Council $1.56 million through Phase Two of the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure (LRCI) program.

Moree’s six netball courts at the Ron Harborne Oval will be reconstructed with $680,000 in funding. They’ll receive new surfacing, line markings, netting, and lighting.

$300,000 will assist in funding Phase 2 of the Mungindi Tennis and Netball Courts upgrades. The works include new court structures, surfaces, line markings, and fencing.

Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton MP said it’s great to see Moree Plains Shire Council putting this funding to good use.

“Both sporting complexes have been in need of upgrades for some time, so I’m pleased this funding will be used to complete these projects,” Mr. Coulton said.

“These upgrades will bring the netball and tennis courts up to scratch, providing the Moree and Mungindi communities with safe, smooth surfaces so that they can get back to playing these popular sports.  

“This is exactly the type of work the Federal Government is proud to support – creating local job opportunities while delivering lasting benefits.”

Council’s General Manager Lester Rodgers added, “Moree’s netball facilities and Mungindi’s courts are in poor condition due to years of use and weather, especially water damage caused by flooding.”

“We are very eager to get the project underway.”

The designs for both sporting facilities are almost finalised. Construction will be ready to commence in the coming months.

The remainder of the $1.56 million will fund athletics upgrades at Boughton Oval, pedestrian safety works in Balo Street and upgrading shared walking and bike tracks around Moree.