New Shelter for Ravenshoe Netball

Tablelands Regional Council approved a $778,261 tender for the construction of a shelter over one of the Ravenshoe netball courts at their April ordinary Council meeting.

‘This project has been a long time coming and I’m delighted that it’s finally going ahead,’ said Councillor Annette Haydon.

‘The people of Ravenshoe will now be able to use the facility regardless of the weather.

‘Richard Field Constructions were awarded the contract, which includes the roof, guttering, downpipes, stormwater pits and a 4m slab extension along the western extent of the court to provide a sheltered spectator area while maintaining the existing court run-off zone specified by Netball Australia.

‘Work will commence in late May and is expected to take about six weeks to complete — hopefully it will be ready to use by Christmas.

‘I’m really looking forward to seeing the final product,’ said Councillor Haydon.

This project is funded by the Australian Government under the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program.