26/02/2024

The latest round of the Community Recreation and Sport Facilities Program investments have been decided, with 41 projects set to receive a boost from the State Government.

More than $5.5 million in funding has been allocated to support the upgrade and development of sporting clubs and active recreation facilities.

Successful applicants have collectively secured more than $8 million in co-funding, contributing to a total project value of more than $13.5 million, which will support 55 full-time jobs during construction across South Australia.

Funding for individual projects range from $9,000 for the installation of 500 lux LED lights for Gymnastics SA at Marion Leisure and Fitness Centre to the maximum amount of $500,000 for the Mypolonga Combined Sports Club to construct two unisex changerooms, umpire changerooms, netball amenities, timekeepers’ box, solar panels and a canteen.

Clubs across the State will benefit from this investment with $2.7 million being allocated to 15 metropolitan projects, $1.5 million being spent on 13 regional projects and $1.2 million going towards 13 projects in the greater metropolitan area.

Of the 41 approved projects, 23 requested less than $50,000 and 18 requested between $50,000 and $500,000.

Please click here for a full list of approved grants.