Money for new wickets

Rogers Park in Woy Woy and McEvoy Oval in Umina is to get synthetic cricket wickets with a State Government grant of $8200.

Member for Peats Ms Marie Andrews said the money was allocated under the State Government's 2005-2006 Capital Assistance Program.

"This is one of the most important funding programs for sport right across the State," Ms Andrews said.

"This year the funds will help develop a total of 346 NSW sport and recreational facilities at a total cost of $3.9 million."

Under the annual Capital Assistance Program, the State Government helps local councils and not-for-profit sport and recreational groups to develop community oriented local sports facilities.

The Government funds up to 50 per cent of the net project cost.

"Our aim is to ensure the people of NSW have increasing opportunities to participate in their chosen sport or recreational activity," said Ms Andrews.

"It's a continuation of our commitment to promote a healthy lifestyle for all sections of the community."

Press release, January 27 Member for Peats Ms Marie Andrews