Southern Spirit Cricket Club

to receive funding

Southern Spirit Cricket Club is set to receive $25,000 towards a new turf cricket pitch roller thanks to the NSW Government as part of the $37.2 million Local Small Commitments Allocation Program.

31 January 2024

 

THE Local Small Commitments Allocation Program will enhance local communities and provide benefits to people to each of the 93 NSW electorates.

 

It will consist of over 600 small community projects, ranging from capital works, services and programs, events, supplies and equipment, charitable donations, and playground and park upgrades.

 

Liesl Tesch, Member for Gosford, said “sport holds a special place in my heart and I know the joy that getting out and playing a team sport brings to our community.

 

“Southern Spirit Cricket is a fantastic community cricket club, bringing together Coasties through the love of cricket, on and off the pitch. The NSW Government is committed to supporting our community sport clubs thrive and I am thrilled that this cricket roller will provide the club with a world-class field to play the game they love."

 

The funding is part of the Local Small Commitments Allocation program, which will deliver a new roller that will be used at Umina Oval. The roller will give the Southern Spirit Cricket Club, which comprises mens, womens, juniors and veterans cricket teams, the ability to properly prepare a high-quality turf wicket right throughout summer - ensuring a high standard playing surface at Umina Oval will help foster and grow cricket on the Central Coast.

 

The NSW Government has committed funds to the program, which helps small local projects and programs that strengthen communities and provide improvements at a local level, making NSW an even better place to live.

 

“This is a fantastic outcome for the people of Gosford. I have always advocated for our community sporting clubs and the value that they bring to our community and I am proud to see the NSW Government continuing this ongoing support with the purchase of a new turf cricket pitch roller,” Ms Tesch said.

 

Southern Spirit Cricket, Director of Cricket, Sean Dickson said “The Southern Spirit Cricket Club would like to thank the NSW Government for the granting of these funds as part of the Local Small Commitment Allocation.

 

“Grants like these are essential for local sporting clubs to help provide top quality recreational services and experiences to its members and the greater community.

 

“The funds granted to us have been utilised in the purchase of assets which will go a long way in the future proofing of our club for current and future members.”