At Boeing Reserve $100,000 will go towards new cricket practice nets for Strathmore Heights Cricket Club, Strathmore Cricket Club and the Last Man Stands social competition.

Strathmore Heights Cricket Club Stuart Fergie said the funding is fantastic for us and will make a huge difference to our club, and our junior cricket program, in particular with the new nets inspiring even more locals to play.

Other recipients of the program include $100,000 for cricket nets at Marie Wallace Bayswater Oval and $100,000 towards an oval redevelopment and cricket nets at Victoria Park Reserve in Ballarat.

Since 2019, the Community Cricket Program has invested in 63 cricket infrastructure projects across Victoria helping clubs modernise their facilities and cater for even more people keen to get involved in cricket.

Cricket Victoria CEO Nick Cummins said cricket is a strong part of the fabric of our Victorian community and these projects will inspire even more locals to pick up a bat and ball and join their local cricket club.

The Victorian Budget 2022/23 is providing $88 million to deliver new and improved community sports infrastructure and programs to boost participation in local sports clubs and organisations.

For more information about the Community Cricket Program including the latest recipients visit Community Cricket Program.