Photos | Gunnedah Shire Council grants funds to community and sporting groups

At a ceremony in council chambers on Monday, Gunnedah Shire Mayor Jamie Chaffey and fellow councillors were on-hand to award 11 community groups and clubs funding grants.

More than $320,000 has been granted since the inception of the section 356 grant in 2006.

Cr Chaffey said council placed all of the communities clubs and groups in high regard and that granting funds was a fun part of the job.

“We place great value on our community groups, what they do for the community is outstanding and opportunities for us to help like this are a really fun part of our job,” Cr Chaffey said.

Among the sporting groups granted funds are Gunnedah Junior Cricket Club who received a grant of $1,800.

Club members Katrina King and Catherine Clarke said the grant was much appreciated and provided great opportunities for the club.

“The funds will go towards installing a shed for the clubs training and game day equipment,” Ms King said.

“We also hope to implement some coaching and scoring courses as well, hopefully by hosting those courses in Gunnedah it will encourage more parents to get involved,” Ms Clarke said.

The Rotary Club of Gunnedah West are one of the community groups awarded a grant and President Kel Walls said the funds will go toward the clubs Pensioners Hill signage upgrades.

“We are very excited to be receiving this grant, it will be coupled with funds from other fundraisers and grants and be used for a complete upgrade of signage at Pensioners Hill,” Mr Walls said.

·         Gunnedah Meals on Wheels was awarded $1300 for the purchase of six soft packs to hold 24 meals for clients;

·         Gunnedah Miners Support was awarded $1100 for the purchase of certificates and trophies for the 120 Years of Mining celebrations;

·         Gunnedah Toastmasters was awarded $1563 for the purchase of a laptop, software, portable projector and screen;

·         Piallaway Progress Association was awarded $5000 for the installation of 940 metres of rural fencing around the Piallaway Reserve;

·         Rotary Club of Gunnedah 2380 was awarded $3436 for the rejuvenation of the BMX track;

·         Rotary Club of Gunnedah West was awarded $1620 for the installation of two new signs at Pensioners Hill;

·         Tambar Springs Progress Association was awarded $5000 for the purchase and installation of an electric barbecue for community usage;

·         Gunnedah Basketball Association was awarded $5000 for the conversion of 25 indoor lights to halogen for safety and sustainability reasons;

·         Gunnedah Little Athletics Club was awarded $4580 for player attendance at a multi-training day;

·         Gunnedah Rugby Union Club was awarded $3911 for coaching courses for 30 players and 5 coaches; and

·         Gunnedah Junior Cricket Club was awarded $1800 for the installation of a shed for game and training equipment.