Unless the stars of Blayney's cricket teams can whack the ball for six over the classy brand new white picket fence, no longer will there be a need for players to go in search of the ball at Dakers Oval.
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With the willow trees in the background the oval is looking a little bit like England thanks to $77,000 courtesy of the Australian Government's Drought Communities program.
Young players in particular will enjoy not having to clamber through base of the trees, or dip their toes into the Belubula River, as they search for errant balls.
Member for Calare Andrew Gee cut the ribbon recently and was pleased to see the ground is ready to roll.
"The new fence looks fantastic and was finished late last year just in time for the start of the cricket season, Mr Gee said.
"It's sure to put a smile on the faces of Blayney's cricketers young and old.
"The new fence makes Dakers Oval one of the most picturesque cricket grounds in the region.
Blayney mayor Scott Ferguson said that Blayney Cricket Club is an example of what can be achieved when the community gets involved in projects that not only help the group involved, but the community at large.
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"Congratulations to the Blayney Cricket Club on campaigning to have the new fence constructed," he said.
"That has resulted in maximum benefit to communities and has given business a boost within the shire," Cr Ferguson said.