Photo: Bart McGrath – Grafton ‘Redmen’ President, Garry Powell – First Grade Coach, Richie Williamson – Nationals Member for Clarence, and Leeah Kohn – Committee Member
Nationals MP for Clarence, Richie Williamson, has congratulated the Grafton ‘Redmen’ Rugby Union Club on being awarded $19,800 to upgrade the scoreboard at its home ground in South Grafton.
Mr Williamson said the current scoreboard had reached the end of its life, and he was thrilled the club had been successful in securing funding through the NSW Government’s Local Sport Grant program to replace it.
“Grassroots sporting clubs like the Grafton Redmen are the lifeblood of community sport, and this investment will increase both the player and spectator experience,” Mr Williamson said.
“This latest grant is in addition to funding I announced last year which saw new female change rooms and new lighting installed at the grounds.
“I thank the Grafton Redmen volunteers who made this possible. Without their commitment and dedication to the sport, none of this would have been achieved.”
Grafton Redmen Club President Bart McGrath said the club has worked tirelessly over the past two years to obtain funding to upgrade facilities for the benefit of both players and spectators.
“The funding support received from the NSW Government to upgrade infrastructure at the grounds has seen the club go from strength to strength on the field with increased junior and female participation as well as increased community sponsorship and support off the field,” Mr McGrath said.
The Local Sport Grant program is annual program that aims to support grassroots sporting clubs to increase participation, host events, improve access, and enhance sport and recreation facilities.
Mr Williamson will be announcing other successful recipients under the latest funding round in the coming weeks as he moves around the electorate.
“I encourage all sporting clubs across the Clarence and Richmond Valleys to jump online and subscribe to receive updates on when the next round of Local Sport Grants program open,” Mr Williamson said.
