Sports in the Wyong electorate have shared in $4.4M of NSW Government funding in the Local Sport Grant Program.
The program provides up to $20,000 to individual clubs and associations with $50,000 available in each electorate to increase participation in community sport with 579 projects awarded funding in this year’s program.
The three projects who were awarded funding in the Wyong electorate for new equipment and programs are All Coast Academy Swim Club, Central Coast Dragon Boat Club and Gosford City Hockey valued at more than $20,000.
Funding will go towards projects including a swim club electronic timing system, the purchase of a new dragon boat and a hockey program for new players.
“Sport is a way of life in the Wyong electorate community,” Minister for Central Coast and Member for Wyong David Harris said.
“This funding will help our local clubs and their army of volunteers to provide more opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to enjoy the benefits of sport and active recreation.
“I congratulate the funding recipients and look forward to the amazing projects they will deliver.”
Minister for Sport Steve Kamper said the Local Sport Grant Program provided vital funds for community sport.
““This year we have doubled the funding for individual projects, meaning grassroots community sports clubs and associations can provide more programs and equipment to support their participants,” he said.
“With the critical role sport plays in keeping people healthy, active and socially connected, this funding is vital to community health, wellbeing and sense of identity.”