The Queensland Government’s Minor Infrastructure and Inclusive Facilities Fund (MIIFF) has just allocated funding to 171 projects in the Mackay Local Government area where six projects have been approved a total of more than $1.4 million through the program.
Local sport and active recreation facilities will be made safe, accessible, inclusive and more efficient, through the Minor Infrastructure and Inclusive Facilities Fund (MIIFF).
New changerooms at Mackay Brothers Football Club, upgraded lighting at Mackay Cricket Association, Mackay Tennis Association for pickleball and Western Suburbs Rugby League Football Club, and upgraded amenities at Mackay Hockey Association are just some of the projects set to receive a share of funding through the $45 million program.
The program supports two categories:
Inclusive and Accessible – to support new and upgraded female changerooms and amenities that meet universal design principles
Safe, Quality and Efficient – to support new, upgraded and end-of-life field of play and ancillary facilities to meet activity requirements at a community level.
Sport Minister Michael Healy said, “The Miles Labor Government’s top priority is the health and wellbeing of all Queenslanders,”
“I’m thrilled that 171 projects state-wide will receive funding to improve facilities and get more Queenslanders active.
“This funding helps to make physical activity more accessible and includes female changerooms,” Minister Healy added.
Member for Mackay Julieanne Gilbert commented, “Our clubs and sporting facilities are very much at the heart of our community and this funding will ensure they are open and accessible to even more people.
“It’s terrific that six projects in the Mackay Local Government area are receiving a total of more than $1.4 million through the Queensland Government’s Minor Infrastructure and Inclusive Facilities Fund.
“I’d like to acknowledge each of the local organisations who were successful with their applications, and I encourage all of our community members to take advantage of improved and more accessible facilities when the projects are finished,” Mrs Gilbert said.
“Regardless of age or ability, an active community is a healthy community, and the Queensland Government is supporting Mackay in being more active more often.”
Mackay Tennis Association is among five local sporting organisations to receive state government funding to improve safety, accessibility, inclusiveness and efficiency at its club
