Seven Gold Coast sporting clubs will share in more than $1.2 million in disaster relief funding in the latest round of grants delivered by the state and federal governments.
The Sport and Recreation Recovery Grants are to help clubs that suffered loss or damage in Tropical Cyclone Alfred last year.
Among the recipients, the Gold Coast Mountain Bike Club will receive $355,308 to assist with the repair and restoration of trails.
Mike Hatcher Junior Motorcycle Club will receive $292,340 to help with the remediation of their racetrack and repairs to other infrastructure.
Federal Minister for Emergency Management, Kristy McBain said this investment is about helping communities recover faster and ensuring sport remains accessible for families right across the region.
“Community sporting clubs are the heart of towns and suburbs right across South East Queensland, and we’re making sure they have the support they need to recover and thrive,” Minister McBain said.
“This funding is helping clubs get back on their feet faster, whether that’s repairing facilities, replacing equipment or creating safe, welcoming spaces for people to come together again after a disaster.
- Helensvale Swimming Club Inc.: Received $31,432 to replace equipment and re-establish swimming operations at Helensvale
- Mike Hatcher Junior Motorcycle Club Inc.: Allocated $292,340 for racetrack remediation and repairs to supporting infrastructure at Arundel
- Gold Coast Softball Association Inc: Granted $44,089 to assist with the restoration of playing surfaces at Tallebudgera
- Gold Coast Mountain Bike Club Incorporated: Received $355,308 for the repair and restoration of mountain bike trails at Nerang
- Nerang Junior Rugby League Football Club Inc: Allocated $18,042 for repairs to ancillary facilities to re-establish rugby league at Nerang
- Surfers Paradise – Benowa Cricket Club Inc.: Received $22,385 for ancillary facility repairs to re-establish cricket at Benowa
- Gold Coast City Council: Granted $526,236 for the restoration of the BMX track at Surfers Paradise
