Clubs receive $18,000 for projects

Gosford Council has endorsed several Peninsula sporting projects worth more than $18,000 through its Recreation Assistance Program.

Umina Tennis Club will receive $5000 towards resurfacing one of its tennis courts while Woy Woy Cricket Club will acquire $5000 for cricket net repairs and the purchase of wicket covers.

Woy Woy Junior Rugby Union Club also received $5000 towards the construction of a sheltered recreation facility at Ettalong Oval.

Woy Woy Junior Rugby League Club will be able to purchase essential equipment to host its games at a new location and operate its canteen.

Council provided Woy Woy Peninsula Netball Association with $650 to purchase a new equipment storage cupboard.

Fourteen grant applications were received under the program and were ranked according to their priority.

From this council determined that there were nine high priority projects, two medium-high priority projects and three medium priority projects.

Council approved funding for 11 of the 14 projects based on the ranking system.

Due to a large number of applications, council capped funding at $5000 per applicant, providing a total of $40,000 in funding to local sporting clubs.

The Recreation Assistance Program is designed to provide financial assistance by way of dollar-for-dollar funding for projects approved by the Gosford City Sports Council an Gosford council.

Council agenda SF.17, 5 May 2009