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Major boost for flood affected sporting clubs

Major boost for flood affected sporting clubs
April 3, 2013

Flood damaged sporting and recreation clubs are to receive a major boost in their recovery efforts with an extra $1.2 million in funding to help them get back on their feet. This in addition to $1 million for flood recovery announced earlier in March.

Anouncing the additional funding, Queensland Sport and Recreation Minister Steve Dickson explained that the Sport and Recreation Disaster Recovery Program funding would be vital in assisting damaged clubs throughout the state to rebuild.

Minister Dickson stated "this funding increase from $1 million to $2.2 million is testament to our desire to see Queensland's sporting and community clubs back up and running.

"Grassroots sport and recreation clubs are the backbone of local communities and with this injection of funding the (Queensland) Government is ensuring they can recover as quickly as possible.

"The initial response to the program from affected communities was overwhelming, reflecting of the scale of destruction caused by heavy rains, wind and flooding following ex-Tropical Cyclone Oswald earlier this year.

"Thanks to our disaster funding, more than 70 clubs are already being assisted, however many more still need assistance."

Minister Dickson said one-off funding grants would be available to clubs and organisations in National Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements (NDRRA) declared local government areas across Queensland.

He added "we're working with damaged clubs all over Queensland to ensure everything in our power to assist is being provided.

"With winter sports seasons kicking off soon we need to see Queensland's clubs fully operational as soon as possible.

"Sport and recreation clubs are a vital part of our local communities, particularly in smaller rural and regional areas which were among those hit hardest by the recent extreme weather."

Projects that will best assist clubs in re-establishing sport and recreation activities will be prioritised for the remainder of the program.

Clubs that received receive funding in the initial round were:

Aztecs Softball Club (Maryborough)
Riding for Disabled Association (Maryborough)
Hervey Bay Motocross
Bundaberg Basketball Association
North Bundaberg Cricket Club
Tantitha Bowls Club (Bundaberg)
Bundaberg Cricket Association
Bundaberg Darts and Sports
Bundaberg Hockey
Bundaberg Netball
Gin Gin Little Athletics
Gin Gin Rugby League
Monto Men's Bowls Club
Sandy Hook Ski Club
Bargara Golf Club
Football Gympie
One Mile Sports (Gympie)
Keperra Country Golf Club.

Application forms are available from Queensland Sport and Recreation Service Centres by calling 1300 656 191 or going to www.nprsr.qld.gov.au

30th January 2013 - SUNSHINE COAST TOURISM BACK IN BUSINESS

22nd October 2010 - HELPING QUEENSLAND TOURISM WEATHER THE STORM


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