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.

Quotes attributable to Katrine Hildyard, Minister for Recreation, Sport and Racing

Congratulations to the local sporting clubs and organisations who have received funding through the latest round of the Community Recreation and Sport Facilities Program.

By upgrading and developing local sporting clubs and recreation facilities, more members of the community can come together to connect, be active and enjoy a sense of belonging through sport.

I’m really proud to announce this investment – it is an investment which reaches communities around our state and will play an important role in improving the physical, mental and emotional wellbeing of South Australians, and enable more people to access inclusive places and spaces.

I’m also thrilled to see that 15 applicants who missed out in the last round were successful in securing funding this year – this speaks to the enduring commitment and tireless efforts that generous volunteers put into improving their clubs for their communities.

I encourage those who missed out to consider applying again in future rounds. Our Government is committed to continuously funding sport and recreation projects, and this opportunity won’t be the last.