Modern fit-for-purpose changeroom facilities form part of new developments at Thomson Reserve.
Female friendly and accessible changerooms will ensure that Thomson Football Netball Club and Thomson Cricket Club continue to be a welcoming and inclusive place for all.
The facility is designed with an operable wall with the option for creating two smaller changerooms from one larger one. The AFL-sized changeroom features full shower and toilet cubicles along with accessible toilet and shower.
Council proudly provided $150 000 towards the development while the Victorian Government contributed $500 000 through a Sport and Recreation Victoria grant for female-friendly sporting changeroom facilities.
The brand new changerooms will support the club as it continues to grow its membership and will cater for a surge in women and girls taking up football and cricket.
Deputy Mayor Trent Sullivan
This project makes the Thomson Football Netball Club and Thomson Cricket Club a place where everyone can feel comfortable valued and safe.
Council was delighted to assist with this project because we firmly believe participation in physical activity and encouraging people to come together in sporting clubs benefits mental and physical health.
Women’s sport has exploded in Greater Geelong in recent times and we need to have the facilities to accommodate this growth.
Councillor Peter Murrihy
The development of change facilities are welcomed particularly considering the expansion of women’s football across the region.
The project supports Thomson Football Netball Club in its desire to develop a female football program a goal that was not achievable with its previous facilities.
The changerooms will also help in recruiting more quality talent to the sports in what is a very competitive local environment.
Member for Geelong Christine Couzens
This project is vital in supporting the return of local sport.
With grassroots sports back on the park more than ever growing communities and clubs like those here in Thomson need quality facilities they can depend on.
The new clubroom spaces are a great win for local sport and community and provide the perfect place for the community to reconnect and enjoy the big games.
The Andrews government is proud to support the growth in female sport and provide community clubs with the facilities they deserve for their members and their community.