WORK has begun on the redevelopment of a Pines sporting ground.
Pat Rollo Reserve is undergoing a $2.8 million facelift. Construction of a new pavilion is now underway. The existing Pat Rollo Reserve pavilion is more than 40 years old.
The $2.8 million project includes two new female-friendly change rooms, umpires rooms, accessible toilets, a kitchen and kiosk, a meeting room, and a social room. The redeveloped space will be used by Pines Football Netball Club, Pines Junior Football Club, and Pines Cricket Club.
Pines FNC women’s football vice president, Kim Jackson, said “we’re absolutely thrilled that council is investing in the club and the area this way. By having great facilities and infrastructure for the smaller clubs, it will provide more diversity in the competition.”
“We want to encourage families to become part of the club and stay to socialise rather than drop off and walk away. We’re trying to develop a sense of belonging in the Frankston North community through kids playing sport together, and encouraging people to become part of the club. I think this will give them a welcoming place that they’ll feel proud to belong to.”
The project, jointly funded by Frankston Council and the state government, is due to be completed by mid-2022.
Firsts published in the Frankston Times – 13 April 2021