Drought Information
More Drought Assistance for Cricket Clubs
The Victorian Government's "The Drought Relief for Community Sport and Recreation Program" makes available further grants to help communities cope with drought.
The Grant Guidelines and Application form can be downloaded at www.sport.vic.gov.au
Only Councils can apply for grants, however Cricket Victoria has prepared a set of guidelines to assist clubs in negotiating with Councils to access the grants. Note: There are two phases for applications (1) by 23rd November for urgent pojects to be completed by March 2008 and (2) by end February for longer-term projects to be completed by March 2009. 
Download the Councils Guidelines for Drought Relief Grant (34.00 KB)
An important message from City West Water
City West Water have released the following message regarding the watering of practice wickets.
Download Watering of Practice Cricket Pitches document (101.61 KB )
Cricket Victoria Drought Response Strategies
Practical strategies for Clubs to use in an effort to maintain cricket on their grounds. more
Level 3a - Metropolitan Melbourne
General information for metropolitan Melbourne turf wicket clubs and the implications of stage 3a water restrictions. more
Funding Assistance
Information including criteria and application forms for Cricket Victoria's Grants Program. Funding is available to assist clubs maintain their grounds under the current water restrictions. more
Risk Management
Information from JLT Sport on all issues involving risk management. more
Municipal Association of Victoria - Strategies for Managing Sports Surfaces in a Drier Climate
The impact of the drought and response strategies are contained in a comprehensive report commissioned by the Municipal Association of Victoria Sports Services Task Force. Municipal Association of Victoria Report (2.08 MB)
