Friday, 24 April 2026
A new barbecue and food preparation area will soon greet members of the Walcha Clay Target Association with Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan announcing a grant to build a new space at the club’s home base.
The $8000 in funding was secured through the Local Sport Grant Program which is aimed at supporting grassroots organisations to improve sport and recreation facilities.
Mr Moylan said the Walcha club hosts monthly meetings for their members, and bigger events which attract competitors from all over the region.
“The Walcha Clay Target Association holds a shoot every month for their 40 members but they also benefit from bigger events which can attract hundreds of people to their grounds,” he said.
“The current food preparation setup and barbecue area is not equipped for the club to put meals on and then generate more income to put back into their events.
“The club plans to add an area to their existing setup and it will create a better space to create a stronger social atmosphere as well as potentially generate funds for their club.”
Club member Greg Brunsdon said competitors travel long distances to compete and the new space will only add to the welcoming and friendly atmosphere.
“The project will improve our organisation’s long-term financial sustainability by enhancing our facilities to better support events, attract more visitors, and generate increased revenue,” he said.
“Upgraded eating facilities will encourage people to stay longer at the club, build stronger connections with the club, and develop a greater sense of belonging, all of which are key to retaining members and attracting new members over time.”
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Photo caption: Walcha Clay Target Association’s president Kevin Bourke and Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan inspect the space where the club’s new food preparation area will be built.