Southern Spirit Cricket Club is set to receive $25,000 towards a new turf cricket pitch roller thanks to the State Government‘s $37.2M Local Small Commitments Allocation Program.
The program will consist of more than 600 small community projects, ranging from capital works to services and programs, events, supplies and equipment, charitable donations and playground and park upgrades.
Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch said community sport held a special place in her heart.
“I know the joy that getting out and playing a team sport brings to our community,” she said.
“Southern Spirit Cricket is a fantastic community cricket club, bringing together Coasties through the love of cricket, on and off the pitch.
“The NSW Government is committed to supporting our community sport clubs thrive and I am thrilled that this cricket roller will provide the club with a world-class field to play the game they love.”
The new roller will be used at Umina Oval, giving Southern Spirit Cricket Club, which comprises men’s, women’s, juniors and veterans cricket teams, the ability to properly prepare a high-quality turf wicket right throughout summer.
Ensuring a high standard playing surface at Umina Oval will help foster and grow cricket on the Central Coast, Tesch said.
“This is a fantastic outcome for the people of Gosford,” she said.
Southern Spirit Cricket Director of Cricket Sean Dickson said the funding was much appreciated.
“Grants like these are essential for local sporting clubs to help provide top quality recreational services and experiences to its members and the greater community,” he said.
“The funds granted to us have been utilised in the purchase of assets which will go a long way in the future proofing of our club for current and future members.”