Venues in regional NSW have been provided with significant funding thanks to the Stronger Country Community Fund – Round 5.
The Stronger Country Communities Fund (SCCF) will improve the wellbeing of communities in regional areas, by not only bringing in new or upgraded social and sporting infrastructure but also strongly supported community programs.
Since 2017, the Stronger Country Communities Fund has provided $660 million for more than 2,530 projects that make regional communities a true place to call home. The SCCF delivers grassroots projects to every single Local Government Area in regional NSW.
Round 5 of SCCF has seen over $2.3 million worth of funding allocated. This was split with over $1.9 million allocated within the Football NSW footprint and just under $500,000 within the Northern NSW Football footprint.
This means that multiple infrastructure and participation projects can improve the overall future for people who want to get involved in sport.
As per of the fund, Kindra Park, Marulan Soccer Field, Thompson Street Sporting Complex, Harry Moore Oval and Terry Reserve have all benefitted.
Among the improvements for the venues, field lighting, drainage, irrigation, and surface upgrades and all included.
Harry Moore Oval, home of the Toukley-Gorokan Football Club, received $520,000 to upgrade subsoil drainage and irrigation, the largest amount for any football venue. This was badly needed as a year of wet weather and flooding meant that local clubs had limited field access.
Football NSW, Manager Government Relations, Funding, and Infrastructure, Daniel Ristic, said via press release.
“We know the presence of drainage and irrigation infrastructure has a significant impact on the continued capacity of playing fields,” he stated.
“48% of football fields across NSW do not have drainage, and 40% don’t have automatic irrigation.
“The 400 plus members at Toukley-Gorokan FC will now be able to enjoy a quality venue with little to no disruption during the season.”
The full list of successful applicants for Stronger Country Communities Fund can be viewed here
Further grant opportunities like Stronger Country Communities Fund can be found here by clicking on ‘available grants’ on the Football Facilities website.
