The Noosa Tigers Australian Football Club will receive a major financial boost with the Miles Labor Government providing $300,000 in funding to deliver fully upgraded main field lighting.
This will help improve player welfare with properly lit fields providing a much safer conditions for playing and training, while enhancing the communities experience at game time.
This is part of the government’s broader investments in community-based sports, including our Fair Play voucher program, which delivers important cost of living relief to families by providing $200 vouchers to assist young people to get involved in sporting activities.
“Noosa is a big supporter of the Tigers and all our local clubs, and what better way to back the Tigers and their members than to commit to a $300,000 contribution for a major upgrade to the club’s field lighting,” Noosa MP Sandy Bolton said.
“I’d like to acknowledge the Tigers for playing a pivotal role in assisting young people to get involved in competitive sport, that helps them make new friends, get fit and build their self-esteem.
“On the back of the Lions AFL grand final victory, there’s sure to be plenty of interest from young aspiring players wanting to emulate their heroes, so it’s important that we provide the infrastructure to make that possible.
“The new upgraded lights will be a game changer for the Tigers and their fans and will help flick the switch on a club that is already a great champion for building and fostering community spirit.”
Sport Minister Michael Healy said one of the best and most satisfying parts of his role as Minister for Sport, was helping to support community sporting clubs at the grass roots level.
“These community-based sporting clubs are an important social hub for people to meet and make new friends,” he said.
“They also deliver enormous health benefits to young people, and we want to see all Queenslanders get out there and get more active more often.
“We know great facilities encourage more young Queenslanders to get on the field with their local club and stay connected with the community.
“Sandy is always doing what matters for the people of Noosa, and I know she fought hard to secure this funding, that will ensure the Tigers continue to grow and thrive.”
