Small grants big help for grassroots sport, Grylls
Author: Terry Waldron
Published on: 15-November-2011
The resurfacing of a netball court in Nungarin and a major upgrade to training lights at East Fremantle Soccer Club are just two examples of the value of the State Government’s Community Sport and Recreation Facilities Fund (CSRFF) to community sporting organisations.
Sport and Recreation Minister Terry Waldron today announced $733,364 for 30 projects that will boost sporting facilities across Western Australia as part of the 2011 CSRFF small grants round for projects under $150,000.
Mr Waldron said sport and recreation was a valuable part of the everyday lives of West Australians and the four-year, $80million CSRFF program was evidence the Government recognised that fact.
“Participation in sport and recreation plays a vital role in communities across WA,” he said.
“These grants ensure that grassroots sport and recreation organisations can help communities to be active and reap the many benefits of participation at an individual and community level.”
This round’s successful recipients include:
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Exmouth Golf Club: $45,454 - construction of a storage shed
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Albany City Kart Club Inc: $42,783 - upgrade and extension to the existing track surface
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Shire of Plantagenet: $3,272 - installation of new diving blocks
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East Fremantle Soccer Club: $34,545 - upgrade to existing lighting for training
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Nedlands Croquet Club: $32,833 - installation of floodlighting
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Town of Kwinana: $38,400 - upgrade to the Magenup Equestrian Centre
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Shire of Murray: $49,783 - construction of a skate park
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Shire of Nungarin: $3,717 - resurfacing of netball court
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City of Fremantle: $50,000 - construction of an access ramp for the 50m swimming pool at Fremantle Leisure Centre
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Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley: $53,915 - development of golf club amenities.
