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Grants now open to improve local sport facilities

State Labor Member for Prahran, Tony Lupton, is encouraging community organisations in the local community to work council to apply for funding to improve local sport and recreation facilities.

Mr Lupton said applications for the 2009-2010 round of the successful Community Facility Funding Program (CFFP) were now open.

“The Brumby Government is taking action to ensure all Victorian communities have the facilities they need to encourage healthy, active involvement in sport and recreation,” Mr Lupton said.

“These grants are a chance for local people and community organisations to take stock of the sport and recreation facilities in their area and identify what could be improved.

“Our local sports clubs and groups are often a focal point of a community – offering a place where social activities are as much on the agenda as sport.

“The CFFP offers a chance for local councils and community organisations to work together to upgrade or improve current facilities, which encourage people to become active and involved in their community.”

The grants are designed to help local government develop new or upgrade existing minor and major facilities across Victoria and improve access for the community.

The 2009-2010 Community Facility Funding Program categories include:

  • Planning – Grants of up to $30,000 for recreation facility planning or feasibility studies;
  • Minor Facilities – Grants of up to $60,000 to develop and upgrade community facilities;
  • Major Facilities – Grants of up to $500,000 for the development of major facilities;
  • Aquatic Access/Better Pools – Grants of up to $2.5 million to provide quality aquatic leisure facilities; and
  • Seasonal Pool Renewal – Grants of up to $200,000 to rejuvenate seasonal swimming pools in rural and regional communities and in outer suburban Interface council areas.

Sport and Recreation Minister James Merlino said that since 2000 the Victorian Government had invested $170 million through the CFFP to improve 1870 sport and recreation facilities across the state.

“Grassroots sport is at the heart of community life in Victoria and our local pools, clubs and facilities provide gathering places where people can swim, play, exercise, socialise, volunteer and be part of their community,” he said.

“By providing opportunities to enjoy active sport and recreation we can positively influence people’s health and enjoyment of life, supporting the Brumby Government’s $150 million Go for you life strategy for a healthy and more active Victoria.”

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