I am delighted to announce that local sporting clubs in the Cronulla electorate will receive funding under the NSW Government 2017/18 Local Sport Grant Program.
The program provides an opportunity for local sporting clubs to access additional resources to deliver infrastructure projects and services to our community. Sporting clubs in the Cronulla electorate to receive a share of the $50,000 funding are:
- Sutherland District Cricket Club Inc – $13,221 for Tonkin Oval playing surface upgrade
- Cronulla Sharks Boardriders Club – $5,000 for uniforms and equipment
- Sydney South Hockey Association – $5,000 forΒ hockey goals
- North Cronulla Junior Boardriders Club – $4,999 for uniforms and equipment
- Cronulla – Sutherland District Junior Rugby Football League Incorporated – $4,000 for safety fencing along storm water channel
- Cronulla Sutherland Kayak Club – $4,000 for paddles and shade tent
- Sharks International Water Polo academy – $4,000 for uniforms and equipment
- Wanda Surf Lifesaving Club Inc – $3,500 for community surf carnival
- Cronulla Sailing Club β $2,300 for uniforms and equipment
- Cronulla Sutherland Water Polo Club – $2,000 for coaching development and pathways program
- Woolooware Golf Club Limited – $1,980 for sport trainer courses for affiliated clubs
The program provides grants of up to $20,000 towards projects that support grassroots sport and improve participation rates.
Projects that are eligible include upgrades to local amenities or improving access to facilities, training programs and community events.
The next round of funding is expected to open in late 2018. For more information visit:Β https://sport.nsw.gov.au/clubs/grants/localsport
Out and about in the Ryde electorate today listening to small businesses with Jordan Lane MP - For Ryde ... See MoreSee Less
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Thanks for visiting - it was a pleasure having you meet the locals.
The 254th anniversary of the Meeting of Two Cultures (Cookβs landing) commemorated at Kurnell today. ... See MoreSee Less
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It’s a unique occasion brilliantly done by La Perouse LALC and Sutherland Shire Council.
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Thankyou for reminding us of Noel Pearson's "Three Stories" youtu.be/GbVZWamD4c0?feature=shared
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Gymea Bay Baths are a magical spot - but now increasingly afflicted by water pollution and litter, including because of the huge growth in its popularity as a fishing spot.
I caught up with local residents a few days ago to discuss the issues and possible solutions. ... See MoreSee Less
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Thank you for coming down and listening to our concerns Mark. The Gymea Bay residents greatly appreciate it.
Thanks for coming down to Gymea bay ,hopefully something can be done so we can all be proud to take family and friends to our beautiful baths .A place where many of us swim when water clean .thanks
Have the fisheries look into if it is truely a king fish breeding ground. If so, ban it!
Undersized fish being taken there daily and contact with fisheries results in 0 action. The place is always covered in fish guts and garbage relying on locals to clean up tourists mess.
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Giving our police wanding powers would deter the carrying of knives and can therefore reduce knife crime. ... See MoreSee Less
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Earlier this week I was out and about in the Shoalhaven City local government area, visiting Berry, Shoalhaven Heads, Nowra and Ulladulla - including checking out:
β Progress on the Shoalhaven Hospital redevelopment
β Options for extra housing near the hospital and activating the nearby Shoalhaven River foreshore
β Waterway problems at Shoalhaven Heads
β Stalled redevelopment of Ulladulla Harbour. ... See MoreSee Less
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A lovely spot a bit like Cronulla 50 years ago don’t let them spoil it.
Thank you Mark
Just a couple of hours at the helm of your yacht from Gunnamatta Bay ...
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Honoured to attend two more moving Anzac Day services this afternoon:
- The 18th Coloured Digger March and Service, honouring Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and South Sea Islander service men and women.
- The lunchtime commemorative service at the Anzac Memorial in Hyde Park.
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Well done Mark, again
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