On Wednesday 8 May we had the pleasure of a visit from our local State Labor Member in Ella George. Ella has been a tremendous supporter of the redevelopment of Stead Park and the new pitch at Torquay.
The planned redevelopment of Stead Park is to have a new pavilion of two stories with a commercial kitchen and adequate change rooms. Our strong preference is for it to be positioned between the two pitches. The Jim Kirk pitch is planned to be replaced.
A pitch at Torquay is also planned and shall provide this expanding club with a fantastic facility to further grow the game on the Surfcoast.
Ella mixed freely with the juniors from the Geelong Jaguars and the Saints Hockey Clubs. The juniors were very excited to meet their local member. She has supported our cause for some time and we are fortunate to have her in our corner. Ella was very impressed with the enthusiasm of the junior players and the parents.
When Ella was telling the juniors of the details of the planned pavilion and the new canteen a Geelong Jaguar junior asked if the food would be free! Very funny indeed.
I wish to thank Ella on our behalf and look forward to her continued support.
Graeme Dent
Vice President
GHA
