LNP COMMIT $500,000 TO IMPROVE FACILITIES AT EASTERN SWANS AFL CLUB

Federal Member for Dawson, Andrew Willcox has announced a funding commitment of $500,000 to the Eastern Swans AFL Club if a Liberal National government is elected.

"I’m thrilled to announce this funding for vital upgrades to the Eastern Swans AFL Club, which will ensure supporters and volunteers have access to modern, compliant and inclusive amenities including new male and female change rooms and toilets and a new shed,” Mr Willcox said.

“The current amenities on the grounds are dilapidated and unusable, and this has forced the club to hire donga toilets which is obviously costly and unsustainable.

"The club's membership base is growing rapidly, and this also increases the need for expansion and enhancement of the club's facilities.

“This investment in Eastern Swans AFL reflects the important role local sporting clubs play in fostering community spirit, participation, and healthy lifestyles. 

“By upgrading the facilities, we're ensuring this club continues to grow and helping to keep the cost of membership down and lessening the need to fundraise for capital works, at a time when families are doing it tough due to Labor’s cost-of-living crisis.”

Peter Kiegerl, Eastern Swans AFL Club President, said “We have been trying to improve facilities for more than ten years as currently our club change-rooms and toilets are condemned, and we have had to spend $40,000 a year in hiring portable toilets for home games.

“The club is over the moon with this announcement, and the money we will save on the portable toilets will allow us to grow and enhance the club well into the future.”