The Coalition has made a raft of sporting commitments to Penrith, including $4 million for an upgrade of the Jamison Park netball courts.
The funding will implement a master plan designed to increase netball participation in the area.
“Jamison Park is the home of almost 4,000 netballers across western Sydney and these upgrades will ensure future netball stars of all ages and abilities have access to great facilities,” said Lindsay MP Melissa McIntosh.
“We have so many teams playing in our terrific Penrith District Netball Association, from St Marys to Emu Plains and out to Warragamba and back to Jordan Springs.”
Liberal Candidate for Macquarie, Mike Creed, said: “This will be a big win for netballers across Emu Plains, Emu Heights and Leonay.”
Penrith District Netball Association President, Joy Gillett, said the existing facilities haven’t been upgraded for many years and are now outdated.
“We thank Melissa McIntosh and the Liberals for committing to this important project,” she said.
Labor has been contacted for comment in relation to the commitment.
Meanwhile, the Coalition has also promised $2 million to help build a new club house for Brothers at Parker Street Reserve.
“A two-storey clubhouse at Parker Street Reserve will better accommodate this growing club and allow Brothers Penrith to host school clinics, youth programs as well as training sessions for volunteers,” McIntosh said.
“Brothers Penrith continues to grow particularly given the investment that the club has made in its programs for young women and girls.”
McIntosh also promised $20,000 in funding to Penrith PCYC to install an emergency notice board and mural.
Troy Dodds
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