The Cudgen Cricket Club will benefit from a cash boost of $239,302 for upgrades to the Reg Dalton grounds under the NSW Government’s Infrastructure Grants program, Member for Tweed Geoff Provest MP has announced.
Mr Provest said the funding would help modernise the cricket club infrastructure to attract more high-level regional cricket events.
The upgrades will include construction and installation of two cricket sight screens, a picket fence around the entire ground and construction of a storage shed adjacent to the 4 lane cricket net facility.
Mr Provest said 48 projects across NSW would share in $6.3 million under the latest round of funding in the NSW Government’s Infrastructure Grants program.
These include projects in the areas of sport and recreation, the arts and culture, disaster readiness and community infrastructure.
Disaster-affected communities that have been impacted by floods or fire have been prioritised in this round of funding.
“The NSW Government’s Infrastructure Grants program funds the construction and upgrade of essential community infrastructure across the state,” Mr Provest said.
“This much needed cash injection will help regional groups do what they do best in serving their local communities.”
“It is hoped the funding will ignite community spirit and boost participation across the areas of sport and recreation, the arts and cultural activities.”
The NSW Government’s Infrastructure Grants program is made possible by Clubgrants Category 3, a fund which re-invests profits from gaming machines at registered clubs into community projects.
Since 2015, more than 660 community projects have been awarded $98 million under the funding program.
To find out more information or to apply, please visit https://www.nsw.gov.au/grants-and-funding/clubgrants-category-3-fund