Steve Irons (Swan, Liberal Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

Last week I had the opportunity to see first hand the real difference the Turnbull federal government is making to our local communities. As part of the last round of the Stronger Communities Program the federal government granted $12,000 to the Belmont City Bowling Club. With this funding they purchased a new computer and printer as well as retractable shade cloths for the bowlers to use while they are bowling. President Leo Horley met me at the club on Thursday to show me the new purchases. He told me that the new computer and printer are now allowing the club to print all their own newsletters and flyers and allow the club to take a giant step forward in their ability to communicate with Bowls WA and other clubs.

Their most impressive purchase was the retractable shade cloths installed on the banks of the greens. These cloths provide shade and shelter for bowlers while waiting for their turn. All my Western Australian colleagues understand how searing the WA sun can be. The shade cloths are making a huge difference to the bowlers.

I thank Leo and members of the Belmont City Bowling Club for making me feel so welcome. I wish you the best of luck in your next game of bowls under your new shade cloths and in dealing with your new computer and printer.