Bonnyrigg White Eagles secure $1 Million Government Grant for Essential Upgrades
Bonnyrigg Sports Club, home to the Bonnyrigg White Eagles Football Club is set to receive a $1 million grant thanks to the ‘Sports Project Support Programme’ from the Minns Government to fund critical facility upgrades.
The grant will be used to construct new female home and away change rooms and upgrade the club’s lighting infrastructure, ensuring players can train and compete in a safe, inclusive and modern environment.
“We have seen a surge in female football participation in recent years, and the NSW Government is committed to ensuring facilities at both grassroots and professional levels keep pace,” said the NSW Minister for Sport Steve Kamper.
“These upgrades at Bonnyrigg Sports Club will provide the infrastructure and support to help local female players realise their full potential.”
The official announcement was made at the Bonnyrigg Sports Club by the Honourable Steve Kamper MP, Minister for Sport, alongside Ms Charishma Kaliyanda MP (Liverpool), Mr David Saliba MP (Fairfield), Mr Tri Vo MP (Cabramatta), Mr Nathan Hagarty MP (Leppington), and Ms Mira Ibrahim, Liverpool City Councillor.
Also in attendance were Bonnyrigg White Eagles President George Vrankovic and board members, Bonnyrigg Sports Club President Cedomir Jesic, Pokret Foundation Director Nena Borak, and Political Liaison Officer Milomir (Michael) Andjekovic.
“We are very appreciative to the Office of Sport for approving our application for the grant under the Sports Project Support Programme,” said Bonnyrigg White Eagles’ Political Liaison Officer Michael Andjekovic.
“President George Vrankovic and the board members dedicated significant time and effort into the submissions for this government grant.”
