There has been a lot of work happening at the George Andrews Reserve to make it a great place for the Dandenong community.
Late last year Council announced a lighting upgrade to increase the 200 lux towers to a higher quality 500 lux set up at George Andrews Reserve. The change will allow players to train and play matches later in the day, helping to accommodate more people on the oval. Importantly it also brings this ground up to professional competition and broadcast standards. The $700,000 project has been jointly funded by Council and the State Government, which contributed $200,000, and is expected to be completed by June.
A veranda is also being added to the pavilion, allowing for more undercover area to protect community gatherings and spectators from the elements. This project is due for completion this month.
A new mural celebrating Dandenong’s links to the Macedonian village of Keshava is being painted on the outside of the Whittle Pavilion. More than 500 local families have direct links to Keshava, with many families travelling from there to settle in Dandenong South in the 1960s. They were attracted by the promise of work and created a strong community here that continues to this day.
The reserve’s playground will be upgraded this year following consultation late last year, including input from local families and children on what equipment they want to see.
Council is about to begin community consultation for the next Council Plan 2025–29. We want to hear from as many community members and organisations as possible. Find out how you can get involved.
In the meantime if you want to contact me about any Council-related matters you can email me at jim.memeti@cgd.vic.gov.au or phone me on 0434 560 239.