Growing local AFL club Bathurst Giants has successfully secured over $300,000 to install lighting at their George Park home ground in Bathurst.
The club has received $296,420 in funding from the NSW Government’s Clubgrants Category 3 program, and the Australian Football League has provided a further $50,000 to ensure the project is completed to the highest standard.
Four light poles and associated lighting for George Park 1 will be constructed as the first lighting this field has ever seen.
Member for Bathurst Paul Toole attended last weekend’s derby between Bathurst Giants and Bathurst Bushrangers to share the good news.
“What great news for the Bathurst Giants! This club is home to many aspiring AFL players and now new lighting infrastructure will give them extended playing and training times throughout the season,” Mr Toole said.
“These improvements to facilities at George Park are part of the growing popularism for the sport of AFL in the local community.”
“Who knows, we might see the next great AFL superstar coming out of Bathurst thanks to these upgraded facilities.”
Club President Kathy Sloan said the club was thrilled to receive the funding.
“This is a gamechanger for us, we currently have no lights which limits our training times and options,” Mrs Sloan said.
“Our club is growing in size with full junior teams and a strong turnout each week. This is amazing news for us and will help the Giants to continue to grow and play better.”
Construction is expected to take place this year with the lights ready to go for the 2025 season.
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