Cricket NSW has put its hand out for $650,000 in funding for Boronia Park in North St Marys – asking both major parties to commit to the venue as part of the Federal Election campaign.
Cricket NSW currently has a plan for a larger multi-sport facility at the site that will provide changerooms, toilets and storage for cricket users, alongside a new irrigation system for the cricket oval that will support the Boronia Park Cricket Academy.
The project will cost $1 million, with Cricket NSW hoping the incoming government will fund more than half of it.
It is proposed the project would benefit those currently involved in the Nepean District Cricket Association, Cricket NSW and the St Marys Rugby League Club, and inspire more children to get involved in sport locally.
Cricket NSW CEO Lee Germon said Federal Government support was crucial to infrastructure projects that have wide ranging benefits for the people of Lindsay and community in and around St Marys.
“The sporting community in Lindsay have identified the enormous benefits that these improvements would bring to the people of the Nepean area,” Germon said.
“There are more than 700 registered junior cricket players in the Nepean District Cricket Association and those people deserve access to quality, modern facilities.
“The health and well being benefits from sport, whether that be cricket or at multi-purpose facilities, are undeniable and we call on the candidates in Lindsay to commit their support ahead of the election on May 3.
“We’d like to thank those who have already shown interest in this project and look forward to assisting our communities to make this a reality.”
The Boronia Park Cricket Academy is one of 23 community infrastructure projects across the state identified by Cricket NSW and Cricket Australia.
Lucy Randolph
Lucy Randolph is a western Sydney-based journalist, focusing on hyperlocal news stories impacting the Penrith community.