Community golf, rowing, squash and football clubs, plus many more will benefit from Government grants which will help with the recovery process following major flooding.
In October 2022, there were floods affecting 17 municipalities across Northern Tasmania.
Under the Australian and Tasmanian Governments Disaster Funding Recovery Arrangements, several programs targeted to specific sectors were opened for applicants for recovery funding to assist those affected by the flooding.
Under the Sport and Recreation Recovery Grant program, grants of between $5,000 and $25,000 were available to eligible organisations.
Minister for Sport and Recreation, Nic Street, announced today that 14 Tasmanian sport and recreation clubs will receive support, with funding totalling more than $177,000.
“These grants will assist with the costs of clean-up and reinstatement of not-for-profit sport and recreation organisations,” he said.
“These organisations play an integral part in local economies and communities, and this assistance is designed to help minimise disruption in the affected areas and support the broader community with the recovery process.
“The Rockliff Liberal Government is building a caring community and we will always be there for our disaster-affected communities when they need us.”
List of successful applicants – Sport and Recreation Recovery Grants:
Tam O’Shanter Golf and Community Club Inc (George Town) – $5,000
Tamar Rowing Club Inc (West Tamar) – $5,000
Tasmanian Canoe Club Inc (Central Coast) – $5,000
Ulverstone Golf Club Inc (Central Coast) – $5,000
Deloraine Squash Club Inc (Meander Valley) – $5,000
East Devonport Tennis Club (Devonport) – $5,000
Orford Golf Club Inc (Glamorgan Spring Bay) – $5,000
Ouse Country Club (Central Highlands) – $5,000
Coastal Motor Cross Club Inc (Central Coast) – $12,135
Bicheno Golf Club Inc (Glamorgan Spring Bay) – $25,000
Deloraine District Pony Club Inc (Meander Valley) – $25,000
Deloraine Football Club Inc (Meander Valley) – $25,000
Deloraine Junior Football Association (Meander Valley) – $25,000
Seabrook Golf Club Inc (Waratah Wynyard) – $25,000