Five of Sydney’s Northern Beaches sporting clubs share $100,000 in grants

Five sporting clubs on Sydney’s Northern Beaches have successfully been awarded a share of $100,000 in Sports and Recreation Infrastructure Grants to improve their facilities and grounds.

Northern Beaches Mayor Michael Regan said the funding helps support local sporting clubs to install or build much-needed infrastructure.

“Sporting clubs are an important part of our local community, and they also encourage people to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

“Investing in sporting facilities improves the viability of our local sporting clubs who do so much good work in our community.

“There were many worthy applications from clubs and associations across the Northern Beaches so it was a tough decision for the panel assessing them. Congratulation to the successful recipients.”

In all, 16 applications were received requesting a total of more than $394,000; however, Council’s budget allocation was $100,000 for this round of applicants.

The grants have been awarded to:

Manly Warringah District Cricket Club – to remove the two existing junior cricket wickets and to install three new junior cricket wickets at Seaforth Oval

Forest Hills Pony Club – to upgrade existing obstacles and install new obstacles at the cross-country equestrian course at the JJ Melbourne Hills Memorial Reserve, Terrey Hills

Manly Croquet Club – to install a new reverse cycle air conditioning system in the Manly Croquet Club building at Keirle Park, Manly

Beacon Hill Youth Club (Beacon Hill Football Club) – a contribution towards the installation of a new awning and a kitchen upgrade for the club house building at Beacon Hill Reserve, Beacon Hill

Bareena Park Tennis Club – contribution towards the resurfacing of tennis courts at the Bareena Park Tennis Complex, Balgowlah Heights

Image courtesy Manly Croquet Club