The NSW South Coast is receiving over $3.7 million in funding to help multiple sporting clubs and facilities affected by last year's floods get back on their feet. In Gilmore, eight sporting facilities will receive a portion of these funds.
The Essential Community Sport Assets Program is jointly funded by the Federal and NSW Governments under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements, as part of the broader Community Local Infrastructure Recovery Package (CLIRP).
In total, $36 million has been awarded to 96 projects to repair and rebuild damaged facilities that were impacted by the February or June floods, including eight on the NSW South Coast.
“Sport brings communities together” said Fiona Phillips.
“The recent floods on the NSW south coast have made it more important than ever to come together and support each other.”
“Sport has always been a great unifier and plays a vital role in bringing people together, providing a sense of normalcy, and helping to rebuild after a disaster.”
“The grants awarded will not only improve people's experience playing and watching sport but also make damaged infrastructure more resilient in the future.”
Below are the funded projects:
Kiama Municipal Council: Gerry Emery Reserve Athol Noble Oval Sport Facility Infrastructure Upgrade
- Commissioning of Stormwater Drainage and Irrigation Investigation Report and Design
- Replacement of current cricket pitch with new synthetic pitch
Total funding: $993,600.00
Shoalhaven City Council: Sub-Soil Drainage - Thomson St Sporting Complex - Sussex Inlet
- Installation of new sub soil drainage to 2 playing fields
- Improvement of turf field surface through improved drainage
Total funding: $358,248.00
Shoalhaven City Council: Sub-Soil Drainage Rugby Park - South Nowra
- Installation of sub-surface drainage systems at 2 fields
Total funding: $358,248.00
Kiama Tennis Club Inc: Blowhole Tennis Court Repair and Improvement
- Raising of concrete slab and creation of fall for drainage
- Retaining walls and resurfacing of two tennis courts
- Addition of court lighting for improved safety and availability
Total funding: $220,068.00
Kiama Municipal Council: Gainsborough Oval Sport Facility Infrastructure Upgrade
- Commissioning of Stormwater Drainage and Irrigation Investigation Report and Design
- Replacement of current cricket pitch with new synthetic pitch
Total funding: $691,120.00
Eurobodalla Shire Council: Gundary Oval District Sports Park - drainage repair and betterment
- Repair and betterment of sub-surface drainage throughout the Gundary Oval District Sports Park
- Improvement of playing surface recovery from future weather events
Total funding: $511,500.00
Thelmore Pistol Club as part of New South Wales Amateur Pistol Association Inc: Water Proofing - Relic WW2 Concrete Bunker Thelmore Pistol Club
- Repair and seal of semi underground concrete structure to prevent water from entering the building
- Removal of old, broken concrete floor and repour of new concrete floor
- Application of waterproof membrane
Total funding: $390,000.00
Tuross head Country Club: Golf Course Drainage and Pathing
- Upgrade of drainage throughout sections of the golf course
- Closure of whole course during rain events
Total funding: $211,970.00
