A community petition to upgrade Saratoga Oval has been discussed in the Federal Parliament.
Federal Member for Robertson Gordon Reid said the community campaign had received a great amount of support to date.
“More than 600 people have already signed our community petition to upgrade Saratoga Oval,” Reid told Parliament.
“The campaign started after several sporting clubs, such as the Saratoga Hawks and Kincumber Avoca Cricket Club, increasingly found it difficult to use the oval after wet weather.
“Because there is no drainage, the oval becomes waterlogged easily and water cannot be drained.
“Subsequently, the oval stays waterlogged for much longer than normal.
“After learning about this issue, and with the support of the sporting clubs and community, I launched the Saratoga Oval Petition.
“The vision is to have a volume of documented support from the community to show the Infrastructure Minister how much this upgrade is needed.”
Reid said he was looking for support from all levels of government to start planning and to open community feedback.
“I will continue to advocate on behalf of my community for this project and I encourage those who can, to sign the petition,” he said.
To sign the online petition, go to https://drgordonreidmp.com.au/our-coast-community/upgrade-saratoga-oval-petition/
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Member for Robertson Gordon Reid