Funding boost for Wyong cricket grounds

Wyong District Cricket Club has received a total $113,973 from various State Government grant programs.

The funds will go towards new cricket nets and synthetic grass upgrades to raise the slab and replace the matting on the synthetic cricket pitch.

Also, there will be improvements at the clubhouse.

Minister for Central Coast and Member for Wyong David Harris visited the cricketers at Baker Park grounds to deliver the good news.

“It’s great to see active sporting clubs taking on opportunities to improve player skills in batting and bowling,” he said.

“It is important we continue supporting our local sporting clubs – they are the lifeblood of our communities and key to ensuring our community live a healthy and happy lifestyle.”

Wyong District Cricket Club President Mathew Day said the community grants would allow improvements to facilities for the club’s 300-plus members and their families, across senior men’s and women’s teams as well as junior boys and girls competitions.

“It’s also created a welcoming space for locals to come together and enjoy cricket year-round.

“It’s fantastic for us as a club to see the community benefiting from these improvements.”  

Following the announcement celebrations continued at Wyong Bowling Club for a meet and greet with the coaches, players, and sponsors.