The remarkable achievements of 2024 Paris Olympian bronze medallist Matthew Denny will be celebrated with two significant legacy projects in Allora. The local community was invited to vote on two proposals.
- Naming the Allora Cricket Grounds discus ring after Matthew Denny
- Creating a walking path in Dalrymple Park, featuring markers that highlight the distance of the various records achieved by Matthew Denny.
Following overwhelming support from the public, the discus ring at the Allora Cricket Grounds will be named in his honour and a walking path in Dalrymple Park will feature markers highlighting his milestone discus records.
Plans for the walking path will be presented to the Council as they are developed.
Officers from Council also sought feedback from Matthew on the proposal.
“Thank you so much for the kind words and the incredible proposal. I’m truly honoured by the suggestion to name the discus ring at the Allora Cricket Ground after me and to create a walking path in Dalrymple Park showcasing my records. It’s humbling to think about being recognised in such a meaningful way within the community that means so much to me. I’m happy to give my support for the proposal.” Matthew said.
Council officers will continue to work closely with Matthew to determine which records will be featured along the path, ensuring that his legacy is accurately represented.
This article appeared in the Allora Advertiser, 27 November 2024.
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