NARRANDERA PONY CLUB TO SEE RIDING FACILITY UPGRADE
Sunday, July 1 2018
Narrandera Pony Club riders and horses will benefit from an upgrade to riding facilities thanks to a $134,000 NSW Government grant.
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke said the upgrade would create a safe and enjoyable environment to train and compete.
“This project includes the purchase of portable cross-country jumps, a specialised tractor to help with jump installation and other general maintenance to ensure Narrandera Pony Club can continue to be a high quality public equestrian facility,” Ms Cooke said.
“It is essential that riders have the opportunity to practice at a facility that provides a high riding standard.”
Club Secretary and Treasurer Helen Langley said Narrandera’s cross-country course is regionally significant.
“We’re the only cross-country course in southwestern NSW that is very accessible to the public, this grant means that riders will be able to practice jumps of a suitable technical difficulty,” Ms Langley said.
“There are cross country courses at Wagga and Albury but unfortunately the times are limited, whereas ours is open to the public all the time.”
Minister for Racing Paul Toole said the project is one of 22 across NSW, funded through the latest round of the Clubgrants category 3 Infrastructure Grants program.
“More than $50 million in funding is being provided during this current term of government for projects across sport and recreation, emergency preparedness, and arts and culture,” Mr Toole said.
“These grants are funded by a contribution from the state’s registered clubs to reinvest profits from gaming machines back into community projects.
“Our Government is pleased to provide this funding to help more people experience the many benefits of taking part in sport and leisure activities including improved fitness and well-being and greater social interaction.”
The program was improved in 2017 to give community organisations more chances to apply for a wider range of projects.
New funding ranges have encouraged more diverse projects, with a streamlined application process that cuts red tape and allows for faster assessment.
