- 31 sport and recreation facilities across the State to benefit from more than $2 million in funding support
- Grants enable communities to access better amenities, ensuring Western Australians can stay fit, active and healthy
- This round marks an investment of more than $1.4 million in support for 25 regional projects
Improvements to sport and recreation facilities will soon flow from the latest Community Sporting and Recreation Facilities Fund (CSRFF) and Club Night Lights Program (CNLP) grants awarded by the Western Australian Government.
The small grants round provides financial support of up to $500,000 for community sport and recreation facilities to undergo renovations. This round of funding will upgrade 31 facilities across Western Australia, including enhanced field lighting and better change rooms and female amenities.
These essential improvements will make facilities more accessible, increasing the level of physical activity participation in our communities.
A total of 15 CSRFF and 16 CNLP projects were successful. Some of the funded projects from the July 2024 small grants round include:
- upgrades to the female amenities and change rooms at the Pioneers Football and Sporting Club, Newman - $61,000;
- the construction of new cricket nets and two wickets at Sir Ross McLarty Oval, Pinjarra - $131,988;
- 100 lux floodlighting upgrades at Ken Allen Field, Beaconsfield - $108,798; and
- the installation of a new solar heating system at Bruce Rock Aquatic Centre, Bruce Rock - $65,813.
The funded projects amount to a total of $2,117,907 - a major investment in community sport and recreation infrastructure across WA, ensuring Western Australians can access facilities, and stay active and healthy.
The CSRFF and CNLP programs are administered by the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries (DLGSC). The next rounds open in February 2025 - more information is available on the CSRFF and CNLP webpages.
As stated by Sport and Recreation Minister David Templeman:
"It is fantastic to see so many community sport and recreation facilities across WA receiving essential upgrades. These improvements ensure Western Australians have access to high-quality spaces, keeping them engaged in their communities and staying active.
"I am particularly happy to see numerous upgrades taking place in regional WA. Community sporting facilities across our regions play a pivotal role in keeping communities connected and are often the focal point of many regional towns.
"I am proud to see the CSRFF and CNLP programs continue to have a positive impact on the wellbeing of Western Australians."
