GOVERNMENT INVESTS $1.5 MILLION IN SOUTH WEST SPORT
14-Nov-2011
The South West sports community will benefit from more than $1.5 million in Bligh Government funding as part of the Sport and Recreation Infrastructure program, Sport Minister Phil Reeves announced today.
Mr Reeves said the Infrastructure program is designed to help organisations upgrade their premises, or assist with new developments.
"As a government, we want to make sure our clubs, organisations, schools and Councils have the best sports facilities so they can continue to provide that vital community service," Mr Reeves said.
"This infrastructure funding is a win-win situation as it will create jobs and provide locals with the infrastructure they need to get up, get out and get active."
The organisations which will receive funding include:
• Dalby & District Rugby Football Club to construct changerooms to support rugby union at Dalby $163,500
• Gold Park Sporting Club to construct changerooms and amenities to support rugby union at Toowoomba - $82,841
"This is great news for the organisations and community, and I'm sure the new projects and facilities will be greatly appreciated," Mr Reeves said.
"By funding new facilities, upgrades and developments, the Bligh Government is helping to secure the future of grassroots sport.
"Queenslanders love their sport, and we want to encourage them to get involved in sport and recreation by providing new and improved facilities."
Mr Reeves said the latest Bligh Government funding for sport and recreation compliments other funding initiatives including the Positive or it's Pointless campaign, the Sport and Recreation Local Jobs Plan, and the Sport and Recreation Active Inclusion program.
"The Bligh Government understands the important role sport plays, which is why we invest more in sport and recreation than any other state," he said.
"Developing sport at the grassroots right up to the elite level heightens our chances of hosting events, and reinforces our reputation as the Champions State and the Events State as well.
"This is underpinned by our Toward Q2: Tomorrow's Queensland initiative to help Queenslanders become the healthiest people in Australia."
For more information about sport and recreation funding, call 1300 656 191 or visit
