Christmas has arrived early for Hockey Coffs Coast with today’s announcement of $800,000 in NSW Government funding to upgrade their Stadium Drive facility.
Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh said this significant funding is fantastic news for our hockey fraternity and the future of this growing sport in our region.
“Back in July, Hockey Coffs Coast members were heartbroken when the field was closed due to safety concerns over the playing surface. The hockey centre’s future was thrown into doubt, sending shockwaves through our entire community,” Mr Singh said.
“From day one I supported Hockey Coffs Coast’s pleas for help from the State Government and at every opportunity I emphasised the urgency of the situation with the Minister for Sport, Steve Kamper.
“By working alongside City of Coffs Harbour Mayor Nikki Williams, Hockey Coffs Coast president Dean Herbert and Member for Cowper Pat Conaghan on behalf of our community, we were able to achieve the important outcome which we’re celebrating today.
“It’s an outcome which now provides certainty for Hockey Coffs Coast and its 500 members.”
This funding has been provided by the NSW Government’s Level the Playing Field Program, with Hockey Coffs Coast and City of Coffs Harbour co-funding the project.
