The community of George Town has welcomed improvements at its football club, thanks to the Federal Government\u2019s investment in community sporting infrastructure.
\nThe George Town Football Club received $250,000 through the Community Development Grants (CDG) Program.
\nIt aims to improve local community infrastructure to encourage greater participation in sport and physical activity.
\nMinister for Sport, Senator Richard Colbeck and Member for Bass Bridget Archer said the George Town Football Club Ground New Lights Project, will allow for wider use for local footy teams and the wider sporting community.
\n\u201cThe investment in the George Town Football Club has allowed it to install new AFL standard lights,\u201d Mrs Archer said.
\n\u201cThis includes towers to house the lights, footings for the towers and an upgrade to the power supply.
\n\u201cThe club is a hub for community sport, fielding teams in all levels and age ranges, and this upgrade has made the George Town oval even more accessible to the local community.
\n\u201cThe grounds are used by Auskick, junior competitions, under 18\u2019s, reserves, senior men\u2019s and women\u2019s squads.\u201d
\nThe George Town project is one of 125 funded under the Australian Government\u2019s CDG program, part of its 2019 election commitments.
\nMinister Colbeck said hundreds of sporting clubs across Australia had benefited.
\n\u201cWe know how important sport has become in strengthening communities, especially during what has been a challenging year,\u201d Minister Colbeck said.
\n\u201cThis vital funding measure has granted clubs and organisations the opportunity to complete projects like this, ultimately encouraging more Australians to participate in community sport.\u201d
\nConstruction commenced on the George Town Football Club in December 2019, and the new oval lighting will be unveiled on Thursday, 26 November.
\n\u201cThe completion of this project signals an exciting new era for this region as more people take advantage of the upgraded facilities,\u201d Ms Archer said.
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