Seven Queensland racing clubs will benefit from more than $200,000 in capital improvements after receiving funding through the latest round of the Gambling Community Benefit Fund.
In total, seven clubs will receive a total of $226,500.68 in grant funding to enhance their capacity in providing services, leisure activities and opportunities for participants.
The five successful projects are:
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Emerald Jockey Club
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$34,000
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Function room expansion and path upgrades
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Esk Jockey Club
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$35,000
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Track running rail installation
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Calliope Jockey Club
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$30,050
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Judge's tower upgrade |
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Ewan Amateur Turf Club
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$35,000
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Amenities block construction and mower purchase
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Chinchilla Race Club
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$31,805.68
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Entertainment and bar area upgrade |
| Kilcoy Race Club |
$28,510 |
Marquee purchase |
| Burrandowan Picnic Race Club |
$32,035 |
Coldroom construction |
The Gambling Community Benefit Fund’s first $100,000 Super Round (Round 113) is now open.
This will be the only $100,000 round in the calendar year, with the three remaining rounds reverting to regular $35,000 rounds.
Applications close at 11.59pm on March 31, 2022.
Click here to apply for the GCBF and to read the application guidelines.