Regional footy scores in NSW Government grants
The Bathurst Giants will receive almost $300,000 from the NSW Government’s Level the Playing Field grant.
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Six regional venues and footy communities succeeded in their applications to receive the NSW Government’s new Level the Playing Field grant, with project funding reaching almost $5.5 million for these footy specific projects.
The program will fund the construction of new and upgraded sports facilities, including amenities and lighting improvements across NSW. It allowed for projects between $200,000-$2 million.
Just 26 grants were awarded across the state, so it is a credit to the hardworking footy club volunteers who submitted successful applications in the highly competitive program.
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Congratulations to the following successful projects, and thank you to the NSW Government for your support of our clubs, communities and code.
| Club | Facility | Project | Funding |
| Bathurst Giants | George Park | Lighting installation | $296,420 |
| AFL South Coast | Shell Cove Sport and Rec Facility (new) | Amenities, parking, lanscaping | $2,000,000 |
| Newcastle City JAFC | Pat Jordan Oval | Lighting upgrade | $239,760 |
| Sport University of New England | Bellevue Oval | Lighting upgrade | $425,000 |
| Ganmain Grong Grong Matong FC | Ganmain Sports Ground | Amenities | $1,736,018 |
| North Wagga Football Netball Club | McPherson Oval | Female Changerooms | $739,000 |
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The AFL supported applications towards this program through its Australian Football Facilities Fund.
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