Sports grant applications submitted

Published on 26 September 2018

Horsham Rural City Council has submitted four projects to the Federal Government’s Community Sport Infrastructure Grant Program. 

The new funding scheme was announced last month and will be delivered by the Australian Sports Commission.

Director Community Wellbeing Kevin O’Brien said, given the tight time frames, Council had prioritised projects that were well advanced in the planning stages.

“Following the release of the new funding guidelines, Officers have assessed any current projects that are application ready and suitable for the new funding program,” Mr O’Brien said.

The following projects were identified as the most suitable for application to the Federal Fund:

Horsham Aquatic Centre Stage 2 Accessibility project $646,313
Grant request $323,000, Council contribution $323,313

Pimpinio Second Netball Court $228,160
Grant request $125,000, Council contribution $35,320, Club Contribution (cash/in-kind) $67,840

Quantong Netball Facilities $248,000
Grant request $165,000, Council contribution $83,000

Laharum Sporting Precinct Community Facility $$700,000
Grant request $500,000, Laharum Sports Inc. $200,000