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$12 million prioritised for Tropical Cyclone Debbie affected sports clubs

$12 million prioritised for Tropical Cyclone Debbie affected sports clubs
April 12, 2017

Sport and recreation clubs in areas affected by Tropical Cyclone Debbie and its aftermath will have access to immediate assistance and priority assessment for upcoming sports infrastructure funds.

Under the disaster recovery program clubs can apply for grants of up to $5,000 to assist with urgent needs such as replacing equipment or making repairs to clubhouses or grounds.

Announcing a special disaster recovery program to assist with immediate needs, Queensland Sports Minister Mick de Brenni stated “this will assist sports clubs with repairing or reconnecting damaged electrical equipment, repairing plumbing, and cleaning facilities to bring them up to scratch for immediate use.

“In addition, ... I have directed Queensland’s Sport and Recreation Services to amend the guidelines and expedite the assessment process for Queensland’s upcoming sports infrastructure funding round.

“I will be remaking the official guidelines for this $11 million program so as to prioritise funding towards clubs and organisations in areas affected by Cyclone Debbie and its aftermath.

“Under our sports infrastructure grants program grants of up to $100,000 are available for clubs to upgrade, replace or build new infrastructure.

"We’ve seen the damage that has been done by Cyclone Debbie and the floods across so much of the state, and a lot of sports clubs have felt the full force of its fury.

“Sports clubs across Queensland are run by volunteers, and volunteers in disaster areas already have enough on their hands with their own homes and businesses.

“Local clubs are dear to the heart of our communities, especially in regional areas, and we want to make sure that we give as much support as possible to help the community move on from these events.

“I encourage every club in the disaster affected areas, no matter how big or small, to get in touch with Sport and Recreation Services.”

For more information go to www.nprsr.qld.gov.au 

Image: Cyclone Debbie flooded the Gold Coast Titans training pitch. Courtesy of twitter.

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