Six sporting clubs across the beaches are fortunate to share in $100,000 in grants from Council, with the successful recipients announced at Council meeting last night.

The annual Sports and Recreation Infrastructure Grant Program aims to improve sports and recreation facilities on the Northern Beaches.

Northern Beaches Mayor Sue Heins said the standard of applications was very high with the successful recipients meeting all the objectives of the grant program.

“Sport, recreation, and play are a way of life on the Northern Beaches and it’s no surprise with the beautiful environment were surrounded by and facilities available for use.

“This year’s recipients have shown an ability to increase the opportunity for participation in sport and recreation, improve its viability and develop safe, accessible and family-friendly facilities.” Mayor Heins said.

This year Council received 19 very deserving applications with six projects being successful across five different sports sharing in $100,000 to go towards the following projects:

  • $30,000 to Manly Warringah Field Archers located at JJ Melbourne Hills Memorial Reserve in Terrey Hills to install an all-weather structure over a target range as well as a disabled parking bay and new paths. 
  • $20,000 to Northern Beaches Volleyball Association to install two dual-use seats with storage at North Steyne Reserve in Manly.
  • $18,000 to Allambie Height Community Tennis Club to convert one synthetic court to a hard-court surface.
  • $12,000 to Avalon Beach Pickleball Association to install six sandstone seating blocks and a path at the multi-use courts at Avalon Beach Reserve.
  • $10,000 to Long Reef Golf Club to redesign and improve the bunkers at the 13th hole.
  • $10,000 to Mona Vale Golf Club to redesign and rebuild an existing teaching and practise facility consisting of a chipping green and bunker. 

Under the program, applicants must complete their grant -funded projects by 30 June 2024. 

Of the applicants received, applicants could apply for a minimum of $10,000 up to a maximum of $35,000 for new or upgraded Council infrastructure on Council owned or managed land.

To find out more about our grants program visit our website.

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