House debates

Wednesday, 23 November 2016

Statements by Members

Tangney Electorate: Willetton Bowling Club

1:50 pm

Photo of Ben MortonBen Morton (Tangney, Liberal Party) Share this | | Hansard source

It was great news for the Willetton Bowling Club in Tangney when I was able to telephone Club President Max Strange to let him know that a $250,000 grant from the federal government would be on its way to their club very soon. The Minister for Regional Development, Fiona Nash, has approved a Community Development Grant for a new synthetic green at this club that delivers on our election commitment. Willetton Bowling Club will also install new lighting to complete the project, with an additional $20,000 from a Stronger Communities grant. Importantly, Willetton Bowling Club will contribute their own fundraising towards these projects.

The new Ultra Dry Max Pro synthetic grass green is great news for pennants players. And the new lights will mean both social and competition bowlers can play later into the evening and on more days of the year. Wet weather will no longer stop the members and friends at Willetton Bowling Club from getting out on the green and enjoying a game. The fantastic club rooms built in recent years by the City of Canning and the new synthetic green and new lighting will make Willetton Bowling Club's facilities second to none.

I cannot wait to see the project completed before next winter, and I look forward to getting down to the club to catch up with members very soon.