Labor will contribute $4 million towards upgrading netball facilities at Jamison Park if it wins the May 3 Federal Election.
Lindsay candidate Hollie McLean has confirmed Labor will match the commitment announced by the Coalition earlier this month.
This election commitment will go towards refurbishing the existing changerooms, upgrading the officials’ rooms, improving the canteen, expanding storage, upgrading the first aid room and providing accessible toilets.
“This announcement is a gamechanger for our sporting clubs,” McLean said.
“We know that playing local sport brings people together.
“This project will provide modern netball facilities so the Penrith community can stay active, healthy and engaged in local sport.”
The commitment means the $4 million will be delivered regardless of who wins the election.
“It’s great to see Hollie’s matching commitment that a re-elected Labor Government will provide $4 million to much needed upgrades of the aging netball amenities building at Jamison Park,” Macquarie MP Susan Templeman said.
“This upgrade is a priority for our community and for the wider netball community and it’s wonderful to see this commitment will bring it closer to being realised.”
Senator Tony Sheldon said facilities such as this are critical to areas like Penrith.
“Earlier this year I had the pleasure of visiting Jamison Park Netball Courts to view upgrades our Government completed under the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program. After meeting with the community, councillors and netball players it was clear to me just how important these facilities are to the local area,” he said.
“Coming from a family of netballers, I know how much the community will benefit from these funds, and I thank Penrith City Council for their tireless advocacy on this issue.”
Troy Dodds
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