Council grants support local sporting groups
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Upgrades to tennis courts and an extension to a rowing club shed are among eight projects supported by more than $230,000 in Fraser Coast Regional Council Sport and Recreation Capital Assistance Grants.
Cr Daniel Sanderson said the Council grants aimed to build the long-term sustainability of community sport and recreation groups across the Fraser Coast.
“These groups allow residents to participate in physical activity to improve their health and wellbeing,” he said.
“Events organised by these groups also help attract visitors which has a huge economic impact on the regional economy.
“Council is pleased to be able to do our bit to help ensure these important projects go ahead.”
The grants include:
- Riding for Disabled Association Maryborough, six skylights, $14,040;
- Hervey Bay and District Tennis Association, upgrade playing surface courts 2 and 3, $39,388.80;
- Hervey Bay Surf Life Saving Club; painting clubhouse exterior, $22,208;
- Wide Bay Rowing Club, shed extension to cater for membership growth, particularly in junior ranks, $43,103;
- Poona Community Progress Association, shade structure for multi-purpose court, $48,951;
- PCYC - Hervey Bay, outdoor gym area catering for mature participants, $29,827.63;
- Hervey Bay Croquet and Mallet Sports Club, upgrade court lighting system, $9,974.26; and;
- Hervey Bay Cricket Association, lighting and security for Walkers Road precinct car park, $23,054.23.