Sunbury legend Dennis McIntyre will be honoured for his contribution to the community.
At last week’s Hume council meeting, councillors endorsed a proposal to rename oval number three at Boardman Reserve the Dennis McIntyre Oval.
Mr McIntyre was involved with the Sunbury Kangaroos when the club was known as the Sunbury Rovers, and has also been recognised as a life member for his service.
Cr Jack Medcraft, who initially raised the naming proposal, said he did so in memory of “a good friend and a good servant of the community”.
“Dennis has finally got what he deserved, to be recognised forever and day,” Cr Medcraft said.
“He set that club up and this is a fitting award. I’m really happy for the family that they can go somewhere and at least see what Dennis achieved over all those years.”
Cr Jarrod Bell said he was “thrilled” to see the community’s support for the proposal.
“The consultation process made it absolutely clear that there was no objection to this proposal.”
Oliver Lees
