A brand-new-ride-on mower has been freshly delivered to the Glen Innes Bowling Club, thanks to a $17,599 boost from the State Government under its latest Community Building Partnership round, Northern Tablelands MP Brendan Moylan has announced today.
Mr Moylan visited The Bowlo to deliver the good news to club members, with the grant also being used towards purchasing 40 new aluminium seats for players and spectators around their two bowling greens.
“The Club was without a mower for some time, as the previous one which was donated broke down,” Mr Moylan said.
“This made for long hours and a lot of extra work from volunteers to keep the surrounding areas neat and tidy.
“The new aluminium seating will replace decades old timber seating that is continually breaking due to age.”
Mr Moylan said the Glen Innes Bowling Club is a popular social hub in Glen Innes, and the grant would ensure the sport of bowls and the facilities could be enjoyed for years to come.
“The Club has an active membership of 70 registered bowlers as well as a growing social membership of over 900 members,” he said.
“I congratulate the Bowlo on their successful grant application, the NSW Labor State Government has cut numerous regional NSW funding programs, so this is a great outcome for the Club.”
Secretary Manager Matt Jarrett said the Club appreciated the support from the State Government.
“This grant has made it possible for us to upgrade our player and spectator seating around our two top-class bowling greens to ensure the sport of bowls can be enjoyed by the Glen Innes community for many years to come,” Mr Jarrett said.
“The purchase of the new ride-on lawn mower will reduce the time and burden on our amazing team of volunteers that keep our Clubhouse and surrounds looking great all year round.”
Mr Moylan said the ride-on mower was purchased from local Glen Innes business Hecs Small Motor Klinic and the seating has been ordered from Aluminium Seating Specialists.
Photo caption: Celebrating news of a $17,599 grant for the Glen Innes Bowling Club with Chairman Steve Stewart, left, Secretary Manager Matt Jarrett, Director Bob Thomas, Director John Turner, Brendan Moylan MP. Seated on the mower: Director Peter Hutton.
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