Sport
9 April, 2021
Funds welcomed by local clubs
Sporting clubs in Kilcoy, Esk and the Glasshouse Mountains were among the Queensland community groups to benefit from funding in the latest round of Gambling Community Benefit Fund (GCBF) grants.
Kilcoy’s tennis and golf clubs received $35,000 each, and the Esk Country Golf Club received $21,750 while the Glasshouse Districts Cricket Club received $14,730. The Kilcoy District Tennis Association will put the grant money towards resurfacing the local courts, with club president Gil Todd saying that all four courts were showing wear and tear. Mr Todd said the three courts with an acrylic surface had cracked, while the court with the synthetic surface was about 20 years old and needed to be upgraded. Mr Todd said “our goal” was to have a synthetic surface on all four courts. Mr Todd credited Christine Thompson for her work as grants co-ordinator, saying: “The club’s thrilled with what she’s been able to do so far.” Kilcoy Golf Club president Michael Morgan said the grant money and some club funds would be used to purchase a new Toro greens mower. Mr Morgan said “we’re very very happy” with the grant, as much of the machinery at the golf club was aging. “Golf numbers are quite healthy and consistent, even with COVID,” he said of the past 12 months. At the Esk Country Golf Club, the grant money will go towards purchasing and installing a shed. “Kilcoy’s tennis and golf clubs received $35,000 each; Esk Country Golf Club received $21,750”Club president Luke Latter said the new shed would store mowers and members’ golf buggies. Pleased with the grant, Mr Latter nonetheless said “it was definitely unexpected” to receive it after previously receiving a grant within the past few years. “It’s a volunteer-based course. Everyone gives their own time to keep it going,” he said. Glasshouse Districts Cricket Club meanwhile will have a new storage shed, to be used in place of a shipping container. Club spokesperson Leanne McAllister said the new storage facility would be a project in the off-season and hopefully be ready for next cricket season. “It’ll be great to get the equipment in and out more easily,” she said. As reported last week, 545 local Queensland community groups are set to benefit from more than $12.7 million in funding from the latest round of GCBF grants. To view the full list of recipients from round 107 or apply for round 109, visit www.justice.qld.gov.au/grants.
