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Karen Wall, from Stanwell, with junior coaches Justin McCarthy and Jamie Harmsworth and project manager Cameron Watson on the River Road cricket pitch installed by the South Burnett Regional Council … a grant from Stanwell will now make the park even safer for young cricketers<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

February 8, 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n

Stage 3 of the junior cricket redevelopment at River Road Park in Kingaroy will start soon, thanks to a $30,000 grant from Stanwell\u2019s Tarong Community Partnership Fund.<\/p>\n

The grant will allow fencing to be installed around three sides of the park to improve safety and reduce the risk of traffic-related accidents.<\/p>\n

However, full public access will be maintained.<\/p>\n

Kingaroy Junior Cricket Association’s Cameron Watson, who has been managing the project, said the club\u00a0was very grateful for Stanwell’s support.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe team at Stanwell has been fantastic to work with and are genuinely supportive and encouraging of quality community projects such as this,\u201d Cameron said.<\/p>\n

\u201cComing together to play sport both socially and competitively provides a unique chance for community to gather and debrief, vent and support each other, contributing to better mental health outcomes for our rural community.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt will be fantastic to provide a safe environment for our younger cricketers to enjoy themselves.\u201d<\/p>\n

Stanwell General Manager Southern Generation Michael Joy said it was great the funding would enable the club to install oval fencing, and importantly increase safety at the grounds.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cWe know junior cricket is such an enjoyable and vital part of our South Burnett community for many local families,\u201d Mr Joy said.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s really pleasing that we\u2019re able to help the club continue to grow and thrive in a safe environment.\u201d<\/p>\n

The fencing is the final stage of a five-year project to redevelop cricket facilities in the park to provide a quality venue for both the public and junior cricketers to enjoy.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Once completed, the new facilities will remain open to public use, including the cricket pitch and cricket nets.<\/p>\n

The upgrade began when the South Burnett Regional Council renewed the centre cricket pitch, installing a new and wider synthetic pitch.<\/p>\n

The Kingaroy Junior Cricket Association then sourced $35,000 funding from the State Government\u2019s Gambling Community Benefit Fund and $21,000 from the Australian Cricket Infrastructure Fund\u00a0to install new cricket practice nets. In-kind support from Council brought the total cost for this part of the project to $65,000.<\/p>\n

Cameron said the construction of these new practice nets is almost complete, with just some final work and the installation of synthetic pitches to be undertaken.<\/p>\n

The old practice nets on the other side of the field will be demolished.<\/p>\n

The Kingaroy Junior Cricket Association offers a junior cricket programs for children aged five and above.<\/p>\n

For more information visit www.play.cricket.com.au<\/a> and search for “Kingaroy Junior Cricket”, or visit the Kingaroy Junior Cricket Facebook page<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Stage 2 cricket coaches Justin McCarthy (Kingaroy Westlink) and Jamie Harmsworth (Kingaroy Wamuran Timbers) with Kingaroy Junior Cricket Association’s Cameron Watson, centre, and the new cricket practice nets<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The new, twin-pitch practice nets are almost complete … the old nets on the eastern side of the ground will be demolished<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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