June 2023 Sports Grants Awarded

Parkes Shire

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CMOC-Northparkes Mines and Parkes Shire Council have announced the successful applicants from the latest round of the Sports Grants Funding Program.

Parkes Sports Council Chairperson, Alan Gersbach said it was fantastic to see a broad range of projects during this round for selection.

“Parkes Shire has a strong sporting culture and programs such as this promote and increase participation within the community,” said Mr Gersbach.

This round, which closed in March 2023, included a grant to the Peak Hill Swimming Club to purchase equipment for training including lane ropes, pool noodles, long blade fins, handle paddles and a learn to swim platform.

Other projects receiving grants included:

Association Name

Project

Granted $

Parkes Hockey Incorporated

Fabricate & install new dugouts on the revamped Stephen Davies Field.

$13,235.94

Parkes School of Dance

Host a student workshop with a Royal Academy of Dance Examiner and DOTS specialist.

$1,533.00 *

Parkes & District Kennel Club

Purchase 12 new agility dog jumps for use at agility and jumping training and competitions.

$1,500.00 *

Parkes Little Athletics Centre Inc.

Purchase a shade marquee including a customised shade and victory podium.

$2,435.00

Peak Hill Swimming Club

Purchase equipment for training including lane ropes, pool noodles, long blade fins, handle paddles and learn to swim platform.

$6,055.00 *

Parkes Croquet Club Inc

Purchase of croquet mallets.

$800.00

Parkes Marist junior rugby league club

Purchase of new post pads and corner posts and pads for upgraded goal posts Pioneer and Spicer Ovals.

$3,000.00 *

Parkes R.U.F.C

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