Building better communities through improved facilities, Waldron
Author: Terry Waldron
Published on: 16-March-2011
Communities across Western Australia can look forward to improved facilities in which to play, compete and be physically active following Sport and Recreation Minister Terry Waldron’s announcement of $15.8million in funding under the Community Sporting and Recreation Facilities Fund (CSRFF).
“The CSRFF is an annual investment by the State Government towards the development of sustainable, good quality, well-designed and well-utilised facilities in which people can enjoy sport and recreation,” Mr Waldron said.
“The State Government is committed to supporting the development of basic infrastructure to increase participation in sport and recreation because we know and recognise its value to communities.”
The CSRFF is administered by the Department of Sport and Recreation and provides funds for community sport and recreation infrastructure such as clubrooms, tennis courts, swimming pool improvements and lighting.
The Minister said the funding for facilities was also an investment in the quality of life of all West Australians.
“Sport and recreation facilities are often the hub of our communities and that’s why it’s vital for the State Government to continue to invest in a program that delivers such high health and social dividends,” he said.
“These funds will help to ensure that grass roots sport and recreation organisations can provide the context for communities to be active, and also provide a boost to local trades people who will build the new and improved infrastructure.”
The 55 successful applicants in the 2011-12 funding round include:
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Organisation name
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Project
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Total
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Carnarvon Bowling Club Inc
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Conversion of two existing grass greens to a synthetic surface.
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$193,000
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City of Armadale
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Construction of a new oval at Piara Waters including floodlighting and four cricket nets.
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$500,000
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City of Kalgoorlie- Boulder
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Development of playing fields at Ray Finlayson Sporting Complex, including lighting, storage, cricket nets and furniture.
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$1.5million
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City of Stirling
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Construction of a multi-use community and sporting facility at Charles Riley Reserve.
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$880,000
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City of Swan
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Development of the northern playing fields at Ellenbrook District Open Space.
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$1.5million
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City of Wanneroo
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Construction of change rooms at Yanchep District Open Space.
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$ 770,333
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Shire of Beverley
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Upgrading of the existing pavilion including the construction of new change rooms.
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$ 576,655
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Shire of Brookton
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Redevelopment of the WB Eva Pavilion.
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$ 622,000
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Shire of Cunderdin
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Construction of an eight-rink bowling green with lighting, three synthetic tennis courts with lighting and a new clubroom facility.
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$585,000
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Shire of Dowerin
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Construction of a 10-rink bowling green, four synthetic tennis courts with lighting and a clubroom facility.
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$615,832
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Shire of Gnowangerup
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Extension of the Gnowangerup Sporting Facility and construction of a synthetic multi-purpose hockey and tennis area.
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$480,332
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Shire of Harvey
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Construction of new clubrooms/pavilion.
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$693,000
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Shire of Morawa
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Redevelopment of clubrooms at Morawa Sports Ground.
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$850,000
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Shire of Roebourne
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Installation of floodlighting at Tambrey Oval.
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$200,000
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Shire of Derby West Kimberley
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Installation of a synthetic green at Derby Bowling Club.
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$75,000
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Minister's office - 9213 7200
