Hurtle Vale Electorate

The Hon. N.F. COOK (Hurtle Vale—Minister for Human Services, Minister for Seniors and Ageing Well) (15:14): I rise today as the local member for Hurtle Vale, and I am very pleased to have the opportunity to talk about some of the projects that are being delivered in partnerships with our electorate.

There are a few things happening such as the Hackham West Children's Centre. The new $5 million centre is in the design stage. That is in partnership with the education department and, when complete, it will mean that there will be growth on the site of the primary school where it will be co-located.

I am really proud to say that we are very, very close to opening the dog park in Woodcroft. That has been a much-wanted and long-awaited $500,000 investment, with the bonus toilet being delivered as well in the John Potter Reserve. That will be opened on 23 November. With the skate park and playground already in place, this reserve will most certainly become a hub for families in the area.

The Byards Road Wetlands toilet has been a bone of contention but I am really pleased that now we have that underway well and truly, and I hope to see that opened ready for the summer season. That is a $250,000 investment which will mean that not just the visitors to the wetlands, including the Friends of the Byards Road Wetland, but the parkrun will be able to participate with an amenity close by.

The Wilfred Taylor Reserve playground has a great history of co-investment between state governments and the City of Onkaparinga. Over $2 million was invested not long ago after we managed to secure that in 2018 to develop an adventure playground for young people right across the southern area. Now, thanks go to local service groups, the Lions from Morphett Vale, Noarlunga Rotary Club from Morphett Vale, and the Kiwanis Club of Reynella, that have all contributed extra funds to the $100,000 state Labor government commitment to improve some accessibility features. Also, thanks to Fit N Well and See Differently, we have also managed to secure for the playground a communication board for young people who are communication-impaired in some way.

The Noarlunga United Soccer Club has had a $1 million upgrade, and the refurbishments look amazing, including lighting, new access road and car park, unisex change rooms. The Doggies' new home will be officially reopening nearer Christmas, with club Chair Monika Cadman to be commended for her efforts.

I was really pleased to work with the Hon. Katrine Hildyard, the member for Reynell, to secure investments at the Reynella Sports and Social Club which is just across the road from my electorate, but I have also been the member for that area before and go there regularly with my kids and my family. There is a $570,000 state government investment happening there with upgrades to change rooms, the site master plan is underway, new cricket nets are going in as we speak ready for summer, as well as new light towers. The children and the players of cricket will be much safer when the ball is coming towards them, I am sure.

I will just quickly mention that the Reynella Wineflies had terrific footy season, winning the A-grade, the under 14 girls as undefeated premiers, and the boys under 17½ premiers as well this winter. It is also great to note that Sam Whitbread took away the A-grade best and fairest for the league, Miller Thomson took away the under 14 girls for the league, and Hudson Voigt took away the under 17½ trophy for the league. Many others were in the top 10.

At the presentation night the other night for the best and fairest, in A-grade we saw Sam Whitbread take away the best and fairest, with Brad Potter and Bailey Marchman close behind. Daniel Whitaker won best team player; Talon Copley, most consistent; Jacob McDonald, the coaches' award; and Tyler Davies, who had a really impressive grand final, took away the trademark player of the year. B-grade winners were Jack Stiles, with Will Thompson as runner-up; Kai Chester was best team player; Ky Vayro was most consistent; and Jayden Hollinshead won the coaches' award.

There were really pleasing awards as well in the C grade, with Frank Caiapich winning best and fairest; Luke Lea, runner-up; Harry Lawley, coaches' award; Shaun Halliday, best team player; and Sam Madigan, most valuable. There were some great club awards, too, taken away by a variety of winners, including Oliver Voigt, Noah Besley, Alex Lawley, Callan Semple and Paul Chester. Go the 'Wineys'.