The South Mandurah Football Club has been given the green light to construct new unisex change rooms thanks to more than $60,000 worth of funding from the state government.
The Falcons secured a total $60,455 in the latest round of the Community Sporting and Recreation Facilities Fund (CSRFF), which along with contributions from the WA Football Commission and City of Mandurah will see to the construction of the new change rooms.
Locking down the grant comes at a crucial time for the club, which launched its inaugural women’s team this season.
President Darren Dews said it was an exciting time for the club, with construction potentially beginning before the end of this year.
“It’s fantastic for us – we couldn’t be happier,” he said.
“This is something that’s been in the works for a while now and to be able to move forward with it is really important for us as a club.”
Ryza Homes will take on construction of the change rooms, which if all goes according to plan should be usable before the start of the next season.
South Mandurah is also hoping to expand on its existing club rooms in the future.
The Falcons aren’t the only local club to benefit from the grant scheme, with the Dudley Park Bowling Club receiving $42,342 to resurface their green.
Sport and Recreation Minister Mick Murray highlighted the importance of backing local sport.
“Local sport and recreation facilities are so important for keeping communities healthy, active and connected, and we are making sure regional WA gets its fair share,” he said.
“These projects variously require work from builders, electricians, plumbers, concreters, bricklayers and other tradespeople – meaning these projects have important benefits for local small businesses, local jobs and local economies.”
Justin Rake
Sports journalist for the Mandurah Mail, Australian Community Media, Fairfax Media.
Sports journalist for the Mandurah Mail, Australian Community Media, Fairfax Media.
