Member for Nanango, Deb Frecklington, has congratulated ten local clubs who have been successful in the latest round of sporting club grants.
Mrs Frecklington said the Crows Nest and District Pony Club was one of the three groups to receiving funding.
“This is the second major grant for the Crows Nest and District Pony Club and I’d really like to congratulate the club on their commitment to improving equestrian facilities in the region,” Mrs Frecklington said.
“Through this grant they will receive $100,000 to construct a new amenities block. This adds to the $86,000 grant they received in early 2016 to build a multipurpose arena. Overall, it’s a great boost for the Crows Nest community and as a whole will really support and encourage families to become involved in the Pony Club and equestrian sports in general.
“The other successful group to secure a major grant was the Kilcoy Bowls Club who will recieve $60,315 to upgrade their clubhouse.
“Plus, the South Burnett Regional Council aslo secured $100,000 to construct an exercise track,” she said.
A further nine clubs receive smaller grants for equipment and come and try days including:
The funding comes from the State Government’s ‘Get Playing Places and Spaces’ funding program and the ‘Get Going Clubs’ program.
“These are great results for the region and I look forward to hearing how the funds encourage more people to get involved in sport,” Mrs Frecklington said.
