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Facility funding wishes granted

Sport and Recreation Minister Terry Waldron has announced $823,662 in small grants under the Community Sport and Recreation Facilities Fund (CSRFF).

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21 June 2011

The funds will provide a boost to sporting facilities across the State and are sure to kick goals in our communities.

“These facilities grants are just one part of what the State Government is doing to re-energise communities,” Mr Waldron said.

“This contribution will get our sporting communities working better. The grants will assist clubs to provide the context for sport and recreation and support a range of other initiatives to get more young people participating.”

Among this round’s 34 successful small grants were:

  • Albany Speedway Club Inc - $32,833 - upgrading of track and pits area
  • City of Bunbury - $28,000 - installation of four lighting towers at Hay Park
  • City of Gosnells - $28,421 - installation of two floodlighting towers at Sutherlands Park (Reserve F)
  • Dandaragan Bowling Club - $45,067 - resurfacing of the existing synthetic green
  • Shire of Esperance - $16,181 - construction and refurbishment of cricket practice nets
  • Mandurah Hockey Stadium - $24,400 - relocation of existing warm up area and removal and replacement of part of the existing storage shed
  • Shire of Broome - $74,862 - installation and upgrading of cricket practice nets
  • Shire of Toodyay - $16,729 - floodlighting of two multi-purpose courts
  • Shire of Kalamunda - $13,000 - needs and feasibility study for Hartfield Park Recreation Centre.

For a full list of recipients go to: http://www.dsr.wa.gov.au/successful-csrff-small-grants 

“Through these funds, we can expect to see more vibrant community sport and recreation clubs and more kids reaping the benefits of being physically active,” the Minister said.

“The small grants complement the main CSRFF grants and are designed especially for those cases where grass roots sport and recreation clubs need that little bit of financial assistance, often to make a big difference to their community’s participation in and enjoyment of sport.

“It’s easy to apply, and the whole community is the winner because sport and recreation makes it a stronger, healthier, happier and safer place to live.”

The next round of small grants (for projects under $150,000) opens in July and metropolitan area clubs should contact their nearest local government body. Clubs in regional WA should contact their nearest Department of Sport and Recreation office: http://www.dsr.wa.gov.au/contact