The community of Rye has a lot to celebrate with RJ Rowley Reserve receiving a series of significant upgrades.
Home to the Rye Cricket Club, RJ Rowley Reserve has welcomed a brand new four-lane synthetic turf cricket training facility. The facility was officially opened on Monday 27 April by The Hon. Tom McIntosh.
The new facility was funded by a $164,000 Mornington Peninsula Shire contribution, combined with $246,000 from the State Government's Local Sport Infrastructure Fund. The result is a multi-use training space featuring retractable netting — providing flexibility for a range of uses beyond cricket training.
Nepean Ward Councillor Andrea Allen said: "One of the four lanes is open to the public, making this a genuinely community-accessible facility. The nets comply with Cricket Australia's standard - perfect for Rye Cricket Club, which has a growing membership base."
Acting Mayor Paul Pingiaro said: "The cricket nets are just one of several exciting improvements underway at RJ Rowley Reserve. The netball courts have recently been resurfaced and a brand new skate park is on track to be completed in mid-2025 — a fantastic addition for young people and skating enthusiasts in the area."
Together, these projects make RJ Rowley Reserve a fantastic community sporting and recreation destination.
