Outdoor netball courts officially opened at the Eric Boardman Stadium by Hume City mayor Jarrod Bell (left of sign) and MP Josh Bull. Photo / supplied.
Two upgraded outdoor netball courts have been officially opened at the Eric Boardman Stadium by Hume City mayor Jarrod Bell and MP for Sunbury Josh Bull.
“We are proud to support this $1.5 million project investment, including $1.2 million funding from council, and a $225,000 contribution from the Victorian Government,” said Cllr Bell on Tuesday 9 April.
Work on the courts was completed on Tuesday 8 April 2025.
Construction of a new acrylic coated outdoor netball court (court 1)
Replacement of the existing asphalt outdoor netball court (court 2)
Introduction of 200 lux LED lighting on both courts
Players’ shelter and spectator seating to support both courts
Fencing around both courts
The federal government announced has promised the Eric Boardman Stadium will benefit from “critical upgrades” costing $2.5m if it is returned to power on Saturday 3 May.
Hume City mayor Jarrod Bell tries his hand at netball at the Eric Boardman Stadium’s outdoor netball courts. Photo / supplied.
