John Alexander (Bennelong, Liberal Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I rise to inform the House that North Epping Bowling and Community Club in my electorate of Bennelong has recently been awarded $50,000 from the Abbott government to build new multipurpose sports facilities. This was a commitment I took to the last election; to provide local residents with greater access to improved sporting facilities, to encourage all ages towards healthier lifestyles.

The funding is part of the community development grant program which has already provided Bennelong with over $1.2 million towards local community initiatives. This includes an upgrade to the facilities at Eastwood-Ryde Netball Association and the funding of the previous Labor government's failed promise to build the Ryde River Walk. The need to develop the North Epping Bowling and Community Club stems from the great popularity and success of the local netball teams, who have outgrown their current facilities. This is a testament to all the hard work and dedication of the hundreds of volunteers, parents and participants to make this little corner of Bennelong such a special place.

This funding is just another example of the Abbott government—

Mrs Bronwyn Bishop (Speaker) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

Order! In accordance with standing order 43, the time for members’ statements has concluded.