May 25, 2023
Fifteen local schools have been allocated “Go For Gold” grants from the State Government to improve sporting infrastructure.
The successful applicants were: Benarkin, Cherbourg, Cloyna, Crawford, Durong South, Goomeri, Kilkivan, Kumbia, Murgon and Nanango State schools; Murgon and Nanango State High schools; and St John’s Lutheran School (Kingaroy), St Joseph’s School (Murgon) and St Mary’s Catholic College (Kingaroy).
The 15 schools are among 680 from across Queensland which received grants under Round 1 of the program which aims to support students to achieve their sporting best ahead of the 2032 Olympics and Paralympic Games in Brisbane.
Eligible infrastructure includes:
- Indoor or outdoor sports facilities
- Multi-purpose courts
- Athletics pitches or upgrades to ovals
- Refurbishment of outdoor court surfaces
- Investment in emerging sports
Applications are now open for Round 2 of the scheme:
- Category 1 – up to and including $500,000;
- Category 2 – over $500,000, up to and including $2.5 million; and
- Category 3 – over $2.5 million, up to and including $5 million.
Category 1 applications will close at the end of Term 2, 2023. Categories 2 and 3 applications will close at the end of Term 3, 2023.
