City of Mount Gambier will distribute $100,000 to eight local sporting clubs as part of the 2021/2022 Sport and Recreation Capital Works Program which aims to increase community usage of sport and recreation facilities.
Council received nine applications for funds in total, to the value of more than $145,000.
“That meant councillors had a tough decision in choosing which projects to support this year,” City of Mount Gambier City Infrastructure General Manager Barbara Cernovskis said.
2021/2022 Sport and Recreational Capital Works Program successful applicants:
| Club | Project | Grant amount |
| East Gambier Cricket Club | Repair and seal Scott Park Roadway | $5,000 |
| Mount Gambier Bowls | Refurbish ladies toilets | $14,000 |
| Mount Gambier Gun Club | Clay target trap upgrade | $14,000 |
| Mount Gambier RSL & District Bowling Club | External lighting improvements | $2,000 |
| North Gambier Football / Netball Club | Female change room facility | $25,000 |
| South Gambier Football Club | 30KW solar system installation | $18,000 |
| South Gambier Netball Club | Courtside shelter Installation | $9,000 |
| West Gambier Football Club | Installation of macerator pumps for sewage system | $13,000 |
| Total | $100,000 |
“Council is pleased to be able to provide these grants to our local sporting clubs as these important projects enable our community to continue to enjoy their chosen sport.”
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