Duty MLC for Strathfield Scott Farlow announced a $2.6 million funding boost for Burwood Council. Namely Henley Park at Enfield, home of the Enfield Rovers who play in the Canterbury & District Soccer Football Association.
“Growing up in the Inner West and having played football at Henley Park, I know only too well the need for high quality sport and recreation facilities for the local community.
“Henley Park is the home of the Enfield Rovers one of the most popular sport and recreation facilities in the Burwood Municipality and an asset to the local community.
“This funding will deliver a range of improvements including sports field lighting, draining and turf, a Futsal pitch and refurbished amenities.
“I am delighted with the NSW Government is helping Burwood Council to upgrade this wonderful facility which improves the lives and amenity of local residents.
“Our local community deserve first class sport and recreation facilities and this funding boost will help the council deliver just that.
“I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Minister for Local Government Gabrielle Upton for dedicating this funding to the local community.”
Ms Upton said the NSW Government is committed to supporting councils to provide the key infrastructure, facilities and services their communities need and deserve.
“The Government is proud to support Burwood Council to deliver enhanced facilities for the local community,” she said.