Senator for the ACT Katy Gallagher and Member for Bean David Smith MP today announced that a re-elected Albanese Labor Government will upgrade facilities at Chisholm Cricket Oval.

This $960,820 election commitment will fund improvements to the oval’s training facilities, additional solar panels, a modern LED scoreboard and upgrades to help the pavilion be more female-friendly and meet Cricket Australia guidelines.

It will be delivered in partnership with the Tuggeranong Valley Cricket Club and Cricket ACT.

Chisholm Cricket Oval is one of the ACT’s premier pitches and this funding will increase participation in the sport locally.

The commitment also supports Cricket ACT’s drive to have greater and continued access to training facilities across the ACT. It will complement the ACT Government’s efforts to reinvigorate sport and recreation facilities across the Tuggeranong Valley.

Consistent with past practice, election commitments will be delivered in line with Commonwealth Grants Rules and Principles.

Quote attributable to Federal Senator for the ACT, Katy Gallagher:

“This is an important investment in our community that will mean a better game for cricket fans and more opportunities for families and young people to pick up a bat and have a go.

“Community sport should be accessible to everyone in a community, and these upgrades also will mean women will be able to hit the pitch without worrying about changerooms or facilities.

“Only a Labor government will deliver investments like this in our community – we’ve already made significant investments in Canberra’s roads, hospitals, schools, urgent care, NBN and, if elected, we've committed to supporting a new convention centre."

Quote attributable to Federal Member for Bean, David Smith:

“Cricket ACT and the Tuggeranong Valley Cricket Club are doing a great job building the game locally.

”They have a clear vision to grow the game and bring First-Class cricket to Canberra, and this commitment helps with both of those goals.

“I have been working with local sports and the ACT Government to improve local infrastructure, and I very much welcome this commitment.” 

Friday 11 April 2025

Media Contact Smith: Bryce Wilson 0427 544 368  

Media Contact Gallagher: Brayden Johns 0409 166 991