Funding pledge for lights at Halekulani Oval

Member for Swansea Yasmin Catley has secured a commitment from NSW Labor to significantly upgrade lighting at Halekulani Oval if they win the March 25 State election.

It is the home ground of Budgewoi Bulldogs Rugby League Club and the $120,000 pledge would provide flood lighting as well as additional lighting on existing poles at the oval.

At present the eastern mid- field does not have flood lighting, which has prevented the club from hosting night games and training. Lighting will ensure the club can utilise two fields and provide opportunities for extra training and to hold night tournaments.

“I am pleased that a NSW Labor Government will allocate $120,000 to the Budgewoi Bulldogs to install flood lighting, as well as additional lighting at Halekulani Oval,” Catley said.

“This oval is home to the Budgewoi Bulldogs club but they have been prevented from using it for night training and games because of a lack of lighting.

“With winter just around the corner, there is no doubt the oval needs better lighting, and this truly will be a great outcome for the local community.”

President of Budgewoi Bulldogs Matt Rogers said the club was very pleased with the help received from Catley and her team.

“Our facilities are so below par it’s not funny and Yasmin

New roller doors for Ocean Beach Surf Club

Ocean Beach Surf Life Saving Club will receive two new roller doors thanks to a grant of almost $8,000 from the 2022 Community Building Partnership Program.

Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch said the funds would be used to replace two damaged roller doors, which are unsafe and faulty.

“The funding ensures that the surf club can focus on keeping our lifeguards and beachgoers safe,” she said.

“The work the surf club does is important and ensuring the club is safe and welcoming is pivotal to allowing the club to focus on safety.”

Club President Dean Slattery said the current roller doors were chain operated and faulty.

“The funding will make the surf club environment a lot safer,” he said.

“Without the investment of the Community Building Partnership Program, funding would have been taken away from training and safety equipment.” and her team jumped into action immediately after contact from our club,” he said.

The association sets the world’s best practice for the sport of Disabled Surfing.

DSA training programs are award winning for Outstanding Achievement in implementing Safe Sport Practices and Minister’s awards for Most Significant Contribution to Water Safety by an Organisation. Volunteer and surfer registration can be made at Humanitix https://bit.ly/ April1Umina.

“Our whole club is very excited about the plans and our future.”

Catley has also supported the club by securing $1.3M for upgrades in amenities, irrigation and drainage work at Halekulani Oval through the State Government Stronger Country Communities Fund.

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Media release, Mar 14

Member for Swansea Yasmin Catley