Sports organisations in the Goulburn electorate have shared in $4.6 million of grants to purchase equipment, improve facilities and increase participation opportunities.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
$0/
(min cost $0)
or signup to continue reading
And the Southern Tablelands Football Association, who netted $15,000, is standing ready to run with the funding ball as soon as it lands in their bank account.
"We just have to nail all the building volunteers together on the right day," said Fred Eddy, representative coordinator with the association, who laid most of the groundwork for the grant.
"We'll get going as soon as possible, depending on COVID-19 restrictions.
"When get the grant through, we'll order the shed and then we'll be up and running - it should be fairly quick."
READ ALSO
The association will use the funds to construct female change rooms at Cookbundoon playing fields, which is among a long list of items they want to see upgraded.
"We don't have any and in this day and age we believe we should have them," said Mr Eddy, who said the association has been applying for grants for some time.
"The facilities at Cookbundoon are pretty old, there's only two change rooms and they're falling apart, but the council are working on upgrading facilities over next few years."
He said the grant would be added to with money the association has raised on their own, and a lot of the building and electrical work would be done by members.
With 400 female players last season, plus several female tournaments held at the sporting grounds, it couldn't be a more welcome move.
Other big winners on the list include Goulburn District Junior Rugby League ($15,000), and Murrumbateman Tennis Club ($15,000).
- Goulburn District Junior Rugby League Inc $15,000 for installation of a storage shed at North Park
- Binalong Swimming Club Inc $1,930 for Provision of coach and first aid training courses
- Goulburn Pistol Club Inc $3,705 for installation of new colorbond flashing on the roof over the new trusses
- Crookwell Golf Club $1775 for provision of an introduction to golf program for seniors and females
- Southern Tablelands Football Association Inc $15,000 for construction of female change rooms
- Yass Netball Association Inc $4,500 for purchase of netball training equipment
- Murrumbateman Tennis Club $15,000 for upgrade of court lighting at Murrumbateman Recreation Grounds
- Yass Minor Rugby League Inc $3,462 to enable purchase of new training equipment
- Yass Lawn Tennis Club $1,000 for purchase of sight screens for improved visibility for players
- Boorowa Junior Rugby League Club $2000 for provision of accreditation courses for new coaches, referees and trainers
- Yass Polocrosse Club $1,900 for provision of a junior development clinic
- Murrumbateman Pony Club Inc $4,998 for purchase of ground screws for the cross country jumps at Murrumbateman Recreation Grounds
- Goulburn Amateur Swimming Club $4,850 for purchase of underwater camera, projector, kick boards, lap timers, snorkels and flippers
- Southern Highlands Carriage Club INC $7,500 for the upgrade of perimeter fencing at the Bundanoon Pony Club grounds
- Yass Netball Association Inc $1250 for the purchase of laptops to assist with club administration
Member for Goulburn Wendy Tuckerman said the grants would assist local sporting organisations as COVID-19 restrictions slowly ease.
"There has been significant uncertainty for sport in NSW, particularly in regional areas," Mrs Tuckerman said.
"We love our sport and this money will be a massive boost for regional sporting organisations, which not only help our communities stay active and healthy but also perform a vital role keeping people connected,"
"These grants will provide essential funds to help our organisations increase participation," Mrs Tuckerman said.
Just short of 1000 projects across NSW have been awarded funding as part of the Local Sport Grants Program.
The Local Sport Grants Program awards sporting organisations up to $20,000 for projects which focus on development and participation, access and facility development. For further information visit: https://sport.nsw.gov.au/clubs/grants/localsport
Did you know the Goulburn Post is now offering breaking news alerts and a weekly email newsletter? Keep up-to-date with all the local news: sign up below.
