The Lowanna community will benefit from $91,045 in funds to support the redevelopment of their multi-use court in the NSW Government’s Infrastructure Grants program.
Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh said this funding will help Coffs Harbour City Council to deliver this important project for local residents.
“Restoration of the existing tennis court will provide a new multi-use space suitable for tennis, basketball and other hand ball sports,” Mr Singh said.
“It will be completed with removable tennis posts, side swing basketball posts, removable netball posts, an LED lighting system and a new sport surface with combination line marking.
“These improvements will ensure the Lowanna multi-use court continues to be a valued community hub.”
Mr Singh said the Infrastructure Grants program helps to rebuild community spirit by boosting participation in sports and recreation; local arts and culture initiatives, restoring community infrastructure and providing life-saving equipment.
Coffs Harbour Mayor Councillor Paul Amos said: “This is so much more than the upgrade of the existing tennis court. Our vision for this project is to create a welcoming and inclusive multi-use space for formal and informal events and gatherings that will further foster a sense of belonging and community in Lowanna and the surrounding villages.”
Minister for Hospitality and Racing Kevin Anderson said the latest round of ClubGrants funding has awarded more than $4.2m to 43 projects across sport and recreation, arts and culture, community infrastructure and disaster readiness.
“Each year $12.5 million is made available for projects to build, repair or upgrade facilities across arts and culture, sport and recreation, disaster readiness and community infrastructure,” Mr Anderson said.
“The latest round was one of the largest yet in a response to weather events including drought, bushfires and flooding, as well as the ongoing recovery from the COVID pandemic.”
