Marchmont Trust Receives Additional Funding

Marchmont in Yass has received additional funding from the NSW Government as part of the latest round of the ClubGrants program.

Member for Goulburn Wendy Tuckerman said the NSW Government is supporting the Marchmont Crown Trust by providing $238,896 in funding to continue the redevelopment of the reserve.

“Marchmont has faced untapped potential for many years and groups like the Trust - who are driving development of communal infrastructure - play a valuable role in supporting our community and boosting our local economy. I am pleased that the NSW Government has been able to support them with this funding,” Mrs Tuckerman said.

The Marchmont Racecourse Reserve has been known for its rich history of hosting polocrosse, polo, car and motorcycle racing events but today is a “blank canvas” that the Marchmont Trust are developing into a multi-purpose recreation and equestrian hub with the aim to bring the community together more often.

Planning has been underway for over 12 months, with a new committee, funding for site-planning allocated and community consultation held, all working towards the Reserve’s future use.

Marchmont Trust President Ben Maguire welcomed the most recent funding announcement. “The rain has had a real impact on our access and work that we can undertake to the site but it’s also given us a great opportunity to assess what the community wants and how to go about what needs to be done to make Marchmont usable.

“This funding will allow us to put the tools and expertise we have to use - and begin some work that will have a visible impact on Marchmont,” Mr Maguire said.

To find out more about the ClubGrants program, visit https://www.nsw.gov.au/grants-and-funding/responsible-gambling-grants

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