One of Bathurst’s premier sporting precincts is set to receive upgrades to replace sections of its ageing infrastructure.
Member for Bathurst Paul Toole has announced the John Matthews Sporting Complex will benefit from a NSW Government grant of $76,875 for the initiative. Bathurst Regional Council is matching the grant with a further $76,875 bringing the total for the project to over $153,750.
The funding under the NSW Government’s Infrastructure Grants Program (Clubgrants Category 3 Fund) will allow Bathurst Regional Council to replace two synthetic carpet surfaces and the perimeter fencing at the John Matthews Complex which includes sporting facilities catering for tennis and netball.
“Time has caught up with the original fencing which is now in need of renewal,” Mr Toole said.
“It’s important that we keep the city’s sporting facilities in tip top condition because they play such an important role in local communities across the state.
“We have local and national tennis competitions played right here that brings visitors to town and money into the local economy. We need to keep our facilities up to a competition ready standard so we can remain a drawcard sporting destination.”
Mayor of Bathurst, Cr Robert Taylor, commented on the grant being a highly welcomed support for this project, allowing upgrades to take place which Council has not had the resources to date to attend to.
“Receiving notification of this grant approval was excellent news for all at Council, it gives us the opportunity to attend to important infrastructure upgrades that will ensure the longevity of the facilities at the John Matthews Tennis Complex,” Mr Taylor said.
“With Council already having set aside funds from the 2024/25 Operational Plan for repairs to the Centre, this additional funding allows us to attend to other key works that have previously not been funded.”
In recent times the John Matthews Complex has benefitted from several upgrades thanks to the former NSW Government.
This included the construction of a new tennis clubhouse along the Durham Street side of the complex at a cost of $850,000, funded jointly thanks to support from the former state government, Bathurst Regional Council and the local tennis club.
There has also been upgrades to the public address system at the tennis courts which has allowed for more efficient running of tournaments and competitions at the complex.
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