With participation growing at Beechworth Cricket Club, Indigo Shire Council identified the need to upgrade the ageing cricket practice infrastructure at Baarmutha Park Reserve.

The existing three-lane practice nets presented significant safety concerns and no longer aligned with Cricket Australia’s Community Cricket Facility Guidelines. The facility had reached a point where replacement was required to improve player safety, training functionality and long-term suitability for community use.

iDwala was engaged to provide the specialist design and construction expertise needed to transform the outdated infrastructure into a modern, compliant and durable cricket training environment.

The project involved the design and construction of a new four-lane synthetic turf cricket practice facility, including new pavement construction, enclosed training lanes, retractable soft net curtains, compliant protective net structures, a roofed shed-style enclosure and compliant sports lighting to support greater year-round usability and weather protection.

The completed facility has significantly improved cricket training provision at Baarmutha Park Reserve, delivering a safer, more functional and visually impressive regional sporting asset for Beechworth and the surrounding Northeast Victoria community.

Designed to support increased participation, player development and long-term community use, the retractable soft net curtain system significantly broadens the facility’s functionality throughout the year. The result is a high-quality training environment that will support Beechworth Cricket Club and its players for many years to come.