Queanbeyan scores with million dollar injection
Queanbeyan Golf Course will undergo an impressive transformation in time for the 2019 NSW Women’s Open thanks to $1.2 million in NSW Government funding.
NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian joined Deputy Premier, Minister for Regional NSW and Member for Monaro John Barilaro and Minister for Sport Stuart Ayres at the popular golf course today to make the announcement.
Ms Berejiklian said the funding would go towards modernising public facilities and improving spectator viewing areas, taking the facility from a well-loved community asset to a state-of-the-art regional sports venue.
“Last year the NSW Government secured the 2019 NSW Women’s Open for Queanbeyan, so it gives me great pleasure to announce a second win for Queanbeyan today,” Ms Berejiklian said.
“This funding will ensure the golf course is in pristine condition when it is showcased internationally to the world’s top female golfer teeing it up for the 2019 Women’s NSW Open here in Queanbeyan.”
Mr Barilaro said the upgrade, one of more than 250 projects already approved as part of the $200 million round two of the Stronger Country Communities Fund, was a significant win for Queanbeyan.
President of Queanbeyan Golf Club Adrian Coles welcomed the news and thanked the NSW Government for the funding which will take the club to the next level.
“This news couldn’t come at a better time – we were thrilled to secure the Open last year, and this funding is just the icing on the cake.”
Mr Coles said the funds would go to some much-needed upgrades to the clubhouse and course.
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