Security For Campbelltown Collegians
For reasons outside its control, Campbelltown Collegians Football Club is one of the few in the state with declining numbers but a $100,000 grant will be used to address the issue and allow the club to thrive again.
Security problems at Rosemeadow Playing Fields in Ambarvale have been causing headaches for those wanting to use the grounds but fencing and lights are about to be installed; “It provides a safe environment for players and spectators too. It also reduces the possibility of other people like trail bike riders interfering with games,” State Liberal Member for Campbelltown Bryan Doyle said.
As a Community Development Fund Grant to Campbelltown City Council, the money is not contingent on the result of next week’s state election and the work will begin soon; “It allows us to protect the fields and look after the fields in terms of improving the quality of the grounds and hopefully it enables us to support the association a little bit more by taking games on our pitches,” Campbelltown Collegians Football Club President Terry Coffey said.
Macarthur Football Association could do with another venue option as football booms in south-western Sydney; “We’ve certainly grown this year by about 10% so we’re up to around 9,500 players which is pretty phenomenal.” Macarthur Association General Manager Glenn Armstrong said.
The Football NSW commissioned report “The Community Impact of Football in NSW” provides compelling evidence that investment in football has economic, health and social benefits for the entire community and the response by the Member for Campbelltown has been swift; “If only more kids played football the country would be a lot better off. You end up with happier, healthier, fitter kids and better balanced. It’s the Australian way,” Mr Doyle said.
With fencing and lighting installed, Campbelltown City Council will then have the opportunity to make more ground improvements and further enhance the quality of life for football players in the Campbelltown region.
