$45k upgrades to PCYC will employ local contractors from region
Tens of thousands of dollars will be dedicated to upgrading a popular sporting facility and will create local jobs for the next few months. DETAILS:
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A $45,000 facelift to a local sporting facility will employ dozens of local contractors for the mammoth job.
Goondiwindi Regional Council is allocating $45,000 from the Australian Government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program Grant towards the project.
Goondiwindi mayor Lawrence Springborg said the project would not only create more room for PCYC programs and activities, but that it could also potentially accommodate local community groups who needed space for meetings.
“The new area will give the PCYC some much-needed storage for their sports equipment and other supplies, and it will also provide a valuable space for meetings and activities,” Cr Springborg said.
“This will benefit not only the PCYC itself, but the space will also have the opportunity to be booked by local community groups for their own use.”
The new rooms are expected to be completed in the new year and Council understands that the PCYC has already fielded a number of inquiries in regards to hiring this new space for events.
Council funds the PCYC $30,000 annually for the ongoing operation and maintenance.
PCYC member services team leader Kylie Cook said the council’s funding helped the facility to operate a full schedule of programs.
“On an average month, the PCYC sees 3500 attendees across all our activities, from basketball to boxing,” Ms Cook said.
“The annual funding we receive from council goes towards covering our ongoing operational costs as well as purchasing equipment to aid us in running all those activities and programs.”
Cr Springborg said the PCYC provided invaluable support and opportunities to residents in the Goondiwindi region.
“They provide vital support and mentorship to community members and young people, from Braking the Cycle [a learner driving program] to the State Youth Leadership Program, and this council is very proud to support them in their work,” he said.
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