Cricket Victoria announces funding for drought-affected clubs
Cricket Victoria, the Victorian Government and Cricket Australia are pleased to announce the 15 Victorian country cricket clubs that are recipients of the Drought Response Grants - Minor Facilities.
The grants will inject over $56,000 into 15 local cricket facilities projects that will assist with upgrading playing and practice facilities in drought-affected communities.
Drought Response Grants – Minor Facilities are an initiative of the Community Cricket Program: On Common Ground.
This is a significant four-year partnership between Cricket Victoria, Cricket Australia and the Victorian Government to support cricket participation growth in Victoria.
In response to the drought over the 2015-16 summer, the grants were developed to support communities in country Victoria that have suffered financially as a result of the extreme conditions.
Cricket, and sport in general, provides an important social outlet for country communities experiencing the hardships of drought.
It is important to ensure that community cricket facilities are maintained to ensure ongoing playing and practice opportunities while bringing communities together during difficult times.
Local councils also play an important role in supporting local cricket clubs and their members and it is in partnership with these rural councils that the following projects will be supported.
Club/Association – Local council
Barham Koondrook Cricket Club – Gannawarra Shire Council
Brim Kellalac Sheep Hills Cricket Club – Yarriambiack Shire Council
Colts Phelans Cricket Club – Central Goldfields Shire Council
Horsham Cricket Association – Horsham Shire Council with Dock Lake Recreation Reserve
Donald Cricket Club – Buloke Shire Council
Edenhope Cricket Club – West Wimmera Shire Council
Homers Cricket Club – Horsham Shire Council
Hopetoun Cricket Club – Yarriambiack Shire Council
Jeparit Cricket Club – Hindmarsh Shire Council
Nhill & District Sporting Club – Hindmarsh Shire Council
Nullawil Culgoa Cricket Club – Buloke Shire Council
Swifts Great Western Cricket Club – Northern Grampians Shire Council
Tempy Tigers Cricket Club – Yarriambiack Shire Council
Watchem Panthers Cricket Club – Buloke Shire Council
Wedderburn Band Cricket Club – Loddon Shire Council
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