The Minister for Sport and Recreation, Yvette Berry has announced that improvements to the sporting pavilions at Dickson and Phillip ovals have now been completed.
“One key part of the Government’s election commitment to pursue gender equity in sport was in the development of female-friendly guidelines for sporting pavilions and these upgrades bring Dickson and Phillip up to scratch with those standards,” Ms Berry said.
“Our commitment was for $500,000 towards these upgrades.”
She said the two ageing pavilions had undergone a facelift inside and out.
“The Dickson pavilion on Antill Street is over 50 years old and now has a new roof with the removal of asbestos eave sheeting, heaters installed in the change rooms and toilets and two new disability parking spaces,” Ms Berry said.
She said a visual arts teacher from Daramalan College, John Vukovic had also painted a mural on the wall, giving it colour and featuring a range of sporting activities.
“The canteen is also more open with a new stainless steel food preparation area to assist volunteers and sporting groups when preparing and selling food and drink,” Ms Berry said.
She said the Phillip pavilion on Ainsworth Street, which is more than 40 years old, had also received significant improvements.
“These include improvements to the female toilets, new LED lighting, new flooring and a fresh coat of paint,” Ms Berry said.
“Timers have also been installed on all light and heater switchers with a more efficient hot water system all helping to reduce the carbon footprint.”
