Installing for new light poles at the Figtree RSL Bowling Club is among the projects to awarded a share of $50,000 in funding under the Local Sport Grants Program in the Wollongong electorate.
Ten other local sporting groups will also share in funding to upgrade facilities, purchase new uniforms and equipment, subsidise registration, coach accreditation and host community sporting events.
|
Organisation |
Project Description |
Funding amount |
|
Football South Coast |
Hosting female Football Gala Days |
$4,000 |
|
Figtree RSL Bowling Club |
Installation of four light poles around No 2 green |
$20,000 |
|
Kembla Heights Bowling and Recreation Club |
Purchase of UV hose for the bowling green |
$500 |
|
Illawarra Triathlon Club |
Purchase of uniforms |
$5,000 |
|
Berkeley Netball Club |
Purchase of uniforms and equipment for junior players |
$4,000 |
|
Berkeley Eagles Baseball Club |
Purchase of uniforms and registration subsidy |
$4,883 |
|
Illawarra Dragon Boat Club Inc |
Purchase of an iPad to assist with administrative functions and training videos |
$1,867 |
|
Windang Surf Lifssaving Club |
Purchase of uniforms for members |
$2,500 |
|
Wollongong City Little Athletics |
Purchase of new junior high jump mats |
$2,250 |
|
Illawarra District Netball Association |
Provision of coach accreditation |
$2,000 |
|
Kembla Joggers |
Host the Fitness 5 fun run and Kerryn McCann Fitness Walk |
$3,000 |
Comments attributable to Paul Scully MP:
“I’m very pleased to announce that eleven sporting groups in my electorate will share in $50,000 in funding under the Local Sport Grants Program.
"Sport plays a vital role in many people’s lives and this funding will help more people participate in the sporting activities they love.
“The Local Sport Grants Program aims to encourage regular and on-going participation in sport and assists local sporting groups provide a quality experience for their members.
“All of the sporting groups sharing in the funding announced today are well respected, grassroots, community organisations who serve their local codes and suburbs well.
“I’m pleased to be able to provide some extra funding assistance towards their projects.”
