Upgrades to Flynn Drive oval are complete as part of the Territory Labor Government’s $6.2 million investment to improve community sporting infrastructure in Alice Springs.
Local contractor, Complete Constructions NT has completed work on new referees and medical offices and upgrading of the canteen and change rooms.
Flynn Drive oval is one of seven projects in the $6.2 million investment which includes:
· Resurfacing the hockey pitch at Traeger Avenue (completed in July 2018)
· Evaporative cooler and fans at the Alice Springs Basketball Centre (completed September 2019)
· Jim McConville oval change rooms and canteen facility (works in progress)
· Ross Park change room and canteen (works in progress)
· Rhonda Diano oval upgrades to track and field amenities (planning in progress)
· Albrecht oval additional change room and grandstand (works in progress)
The Territory Labor Government continues to work with the Alice Springs Town Council to deliver the community priority projects.
Quotes from Minister for Tourism, Sport and Culture, Lauren Moss:
“The Territory Labor Government has invested $6.2 million into a range of Alice Springs sporting infrastructure projects and continues to work in collaboration with the Alice Springs Town Council to deliver them.”
“Investing in the Territory’s sporting assets is important as they build vibrant and healthy communities, boost the economy and create local jobs.”
Quotes from Alice Springs Mayor, Damien Ryan:
“Council has been working with the NT Government on implementing the $6.2million sporting infrastructure package across seven of Council’s community sporting assets.
“We are pleased today to be able to deliver the upgrades at Flynn Oval and the Basketball stadium for the Alice Springs community.
“Council is continuing to drive the remaining facilities upgrades of this project with works still being carried out at Jim McConville, Ross Park, Albrecht and Rhonda Diano.”
Media contacts:
Minister Moss Lisa Sennett 0436 929 858
Mayor Ryan Claire Ashard 0439 815 315