Grants provide boost for local sporting groups

Equipment to better irrigate athletics fields in Maryborough, solar panels and renovations to dressing rooms and toilets will be funded under grants from the latest round of the Fraser Coast Regional Council 2022-23 Sport and Recreation Capital Assistance Grants.

Under the Sport and Recreation Capital Assistance Grants scheme, community organisations can apply for one-off funding to develop infrastructure that assists in the growth and engagement of sport or active recreation in the Fraser Coast region.

“ Sport and recreation activities are vital to improve the health and wellbeing of the Fraser Coast community and these grants help ensure the long-term sustainability of community sport and active recreation groups,”  Cr Daniel Sanderson said.

“ While sport keeps us physically active, it also keeps us socially connected. It is where lasting memories are made and fond friendships formed. Supporting local sporting groups through this grants program is part of Council’ s plan to build better communities together.”

The applications are considered by a panel of assessors that comprised of a Councillor, Council officers and an external community representative.

The $85,149.81 in grants in this round include:

• Maryborough Amateur Athletic Club, equip an existing bore to water Maryborough Athletics grounds to provide affordable water to irrigate the athletics track in dry weather, $10,000;
• Brothers Maryborough Rugby League Football Club, Grandstands for Brothers Juniors RLFC. $10,000;
• Hervey Bay Pickleball Club, court fencing, $10,000;
• Hervey Bay and District Tennis Association, solar panels, $7,631.81;
• Maryborough Sporting Car Club, water infrastructure upgrade to improve supply and sustainability for motorsport clubs, $10,000;
• Football Queensland, renovation of dressing rooms and toilets at Federation Park, Maryborough, $10,000;
• Riding for Disabled Association, Maryborough, replacement/restoration of floor, $9,600;
• Tinana Football Club, field lighting stage 2, to complete the second half lighting upgrade on the only floodlit field at the Tinana Football (Soccer) grounds, $10,000;
• Wide Bay Gymnastics Club, concrete footpath and mobility access, $7,918.