Women and girls playing Aussie Rules across the Inner West will have access to more inclusive facilities at St Luke\u2019s Oval in Concord with a re-elected Perrottet Liberal Team committing $500,000 to upgrade amenities at the popular sportsground.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Liberal candidate for Drummoyne Stephanie Di Pasqua welcomed the announcement saying this important funding would ensure St Luke\u2019s Oval meets the needs of locals, sports clubs and visitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cDrummoyne has a rich sporting history so it\u2019s vital that we continue to work together on ways to achieve greater access for young girls and women playing sport in the local community,\u201d Ms Di Pasqua said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Premier Dominic Perrottet said if re-elected the NSW Liberal Team would make St Luke\u2019s Oval a premier destination for Aussie Rules in the Inner West.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThis is about creating a modern and fit-for-purpose facility that removes barriers, and encourages even more women and girls to play the sports they love,\u201d Mr Perrottet said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThis investment is another example of the work we\u2019re doing to boost grassroots community sport and it\u2019s only possible because of the Liberal and Nationals Government\u2019s long-term economic plan to keep our state moving forward.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Minister for Sport Alister Henskens said since 2017, the NSW Liberal and Nationals Government has invested more than $2 billion in grassroots sport infrastructure and programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cUnder Labor, grassroots sport will be starved of investment, and it will be our booming women\u2019s sport sector that will be the hardest hit,\u201d Mr Henskens said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cLabor have already signaled they\u2019ll cut funding out of community sport, which should be a major concern for all local sporting clubs and organisations.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Canada Bay Cannons and Drummoyne Power Junior AFL President Milan Serovich said the NSW Liberal and Nationals Government\u2019s funding commitment would make a big difference to footy players across the Inner West.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cImproved facilities for our footy clubs and players at St Luke\u2019s Oval will go a long way in the local community and we look forward to working with all the partners to bring this project to life,\u201d Mr Serovich said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The sportsground is currently undertaking a surface redevelopment, following a $939,000 investment from the NSW Liberal and Nationals Government in 2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
St Luke\u2019s Oval is home to three local Aussie Rules teams, the Concord Giants, Drummoyne Power and Canada Bay Cannons, as well as Concord Briars Cricket Club and Little Athletics.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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