Tailem Bend Cricket Club’s new nets take shape
Local construction companies are leading the way on a $180,000 project at Jaensch Park.
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Tailem Bend Cricket Club’s new nets should be up and running towards the end of September – just in time for the commencement of training.
The club will enter the 2023-24 season with two senior sides, A grade and C grade, and two junior sides, under 15s and under 13s, on October 14.
Club president Brad Kleinig offered a huge shout-out to all the companies who had helped out so far.
“We’re really looking forward to the upcoming season,” he said.
“Our AGM was held recently and I’ve put my hand to be president, the vice presidency was taken by Josh Gerlach, with the treasurer’s role being filled by Fiona Hincks and Fleur Kleinig has taken on the position of club secretary.”
The $180,000 net construction project – recipient of a $130,000 grant in May – is being undertaken by companies including PM Sports, Rivercity Excavations, Sprycrete, Drendals Concreting and Lower Murray Rock Drilling.
Spry Civil Constructions owner Sam Rasheed said the company did all sorts of work – “concrete supply, civil works, concrete pumps, truck logistics, you name it” – but took particular pride in helping local sporting clubs.
“Large or small, we treat every project the same, from smaller projects like these nets to things like the reconstruction of Wattle Street in Tailem Bend earlier this year,” he said.
“We provided new kerbing, road pavement, asphalt, footpaths, signage and even line marking on that project.
“We’re also about to undertake works on the local Ampol service road and truck park – that’s scheduled to begin mid-September.
“We love the fact that we are engaged by locals to carry out local projects.
“Our teams are made up of locals, so it’s great that we can all help our own communities.”
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The Murraylands has experienced significant transformations over the past five to 10 years, with substantial investment in developments such as Newbridge in Murray Bridge, Thomas Foods, the new Murray Bridge racecourse at Gifford Hill and the Bend Motorsport Park.
Mr Rasheed hoped new investors coming into the region would continue to support small businesses and local employment.
Meanwhile, if you want to try your luck in the newly constructed cricket batting and bowling nets, be sure to follow Tailem Bend Cricket Club on Facebook to get all the latest training dates.
- More information: Search for “Tailem Bend Cricket Club” on Facebook.
