Flood recovery round talks

LODDON Valley Football Netball League could designate a flood recovery round this season.

President Simon Tuohey said the league and Loddon Shire’s flood recovery team were in talks for the special round.

Tuohey said the round could be as early as May. He said talks were at preliminary stages but the league supported the idea of a flood recovery round.

Loddon Shire said there had been initial discussions with the league for a flood recovery round, particularly focusing on the Newbridge which was severely impacted by the October floods.

Newbridge Recreation Reserve could be ready for play as early as round six of the season. Reserve committee and the football club continue to repair damage to the clubrooms. Water went through the building on October 14 and floods also damaged fencing around the oval and netball courts. The Loddon Valley season starts on April 1.