The Warwick Polocrosse Club has received $20,000 to expand its Morgan Park facilities under the Federal Government’s ‘Stronger Communities Program’.
Federal MP for Maranoa David Littleproud said under the program the club would build a new multi-purpose centre in time for the 2019 Polocrosse World Cup, with more than 60,000 people expected to attend.
“Morgan Park is the best polocrosse facility in the world, and this project will add to its value and ensure that it remains important infrastructure for events by upgrading toilet facilities to include disability access, increase catering capacity and grandstand seating,” Mr Littleproud said.
“Under the funding guidelines projects have to deliver social benefits, and the club’s proposal means this well-utilised sporting and community space will be upgraded in preparation for large tourism events into the future.
All federal electorates, including Maranoa, were allocated $150,000 under the Stronger Communities Program, with up to 20 projects being able to be funded.
An Independent Assessment Panel reviewed all funding applications, and successful projects were then invited to progress to the next phase, where projects were then reviewed by the Industry Department for final approval.
