REGIONAL FACILITIES FUND - ROUND 2 SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS ANNOUNCED

The second round of the ND Regional Facilities Fund (RFF) saw massive interest, with over twice as many applicants compared to the first round. The RFF was intended to enhance and upgrade existing cricket facilities but also to assist with the construction of new facilities across the region. Between both rounds, a total of 7 brand new facilities and 12 existing facilities were selected for support. Through the investment of the RFF back into the community, ND has assisted projects in our region leading to total project costs of well over $1,000,000. A wonderful result for cricket.

A desired outcome of the RFF was to promote the growth of our game by creating more suitable and safer places for people to enjoy their cricket. This round in particular saw an exceptional response from our clubs, schools, associations and local councils, highlighting the need for better facilities to support that growth. We thank all applicants who took the opportunity to apply. Now that the RFF is exhausted, it is ND’s hope that the 19 successful projects will ensure ND as a region continues to support cricket and its growth at all levels, from grassroots to high performance over the coming years.

The following applicants have been awarded funding in Round 2 of the Regional Facilities Fund:

Rotorua Cricket Association, Bay of Plenty: Ray Boord Park - Repair practice nets

Lakes High School, Bay of Plenty: Lakes High School - Repair turf and netting of practice nets

Geyser Cricket Club, Bay of Plenty: Fenton Park - New artificial centre wicket

Aquinas College, Bay of Plenty: Aquinas College - Upgrade practice nets

Hamilton Cricket Association: Galloway Park - Large block cover

Hamilton Cricket Association: Glenview Park and Swarbrick Park - Centre wicket artificial turf replacements

Kamo Cricket Club, Northland: Kamo Recreation Ground - Fencing of new practice nets

Bream Bay Cricket Club, Northland: Ruakaka Rec Centre Fields - Centre wicket artificial turf replacement

Te Rarawa Rugby Club (Te Rarawa RC Cricket), Northland: Ahipara Sports Domain - Centre wicket artificial turf replacement

Poverty Bay Cricket Association: Harry Barker Reserve - Shade system and lighting over practice nets

Waitomo District Council, Waikato Valley: Centennial Park, Te Kuiti - New artificial centre wicket

Congratulations to all.