Karen McNamara (Dobell, Liberal Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I am happy to announce that the government is honouring its election commitments to the people of Dobell by delivering $1 million towards the land acquisition and planning studies for the Tuggerah Sporting Precinct. Dobell is home to a strong sporting community. The people of Dobell have a passion for sport, which is evidenced in the many outstanding achievements of our sports men and women. I am committed to seeing Dobell as the sports tourism capital of New South Wales. This funding will help us realise this goal. This facility will deliver economic benefits to the Central Coast through increased tourism, sporting and recreation events and jobs. The investment has strong support from local sporting organisations. Mr Ian Robilliard, Managing Director of the Central Coast Academy of Sport, in support of this facility said:

Too often the development of sport isn't supported by a corresponding investment in sporting infrastructure. I commend the Government for their ongoing commitment to sport on the Central Coast.

Country Rugby League Infrastructure and Game Development Officer Mr Graham Boland commended the government's commitment to this much-needed sported sporting infrastructure. Graham said:

Unfortunately at the moment the area lacks a facility of this magnitude. This development will allow for large scale events and will add value to the economic, social and health benefits of the Central Coast community.

As the member for Dobell, I made a commitment to our local sports groups, and sports men and women, to put Dobell back on the map for sports tourism and provide quality sports infrastructure. I am proud that this government is delivering on its commitments.