Over $330,000 will be shared across the Traeger electorate thanks to Round 103 of the Community Gambling Benefit Fund, with Robbie Katter advising community groups to watch for future rounds.
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The Isa Running and Triathlon Club will get $34,060 to construct a new storage shed while the Mount Isa Special School has been promised $35,000 to buy a bus.
Other North West Queensland recipients include the Mount Isa Rugby Union Club and the Sedan Dip Sports and Recreation Club.
KAP Leader and Member for Traeger Robbie Katter said the cash injection would assist local groups in trying times.
"With the CGBF grants it is a matter of if you don't ask, you don't receive, so it is very important all community organisations be aware that this pool of funding is available to them and keep their eye out for future rounds," Mr Katter said.
"We have so many organisations across Traeger doing great things in their local communities, and this money is there to ensure these groups can undertake upgrades and buy equipment that assists them in their goals."
The Round 103 CGBF recipients across the Traeger region include:
Charters Towers/Dalrymple Fish Stocking Group - $17,542.59 to purchase a shipping container and fish stocking equipment
Isa Running and Triathlon Club - $34,060 to construct a storage shed
Julia Creek Hospital Auxiliary - $10,000 to buy and install shade cloths
Mount Isa Agricultural Show Society - $10,552 to buy grandstands, a PA system and equipment
Mount Isa Golf Club - $35,000 to replace clubhouse windows.
Mount Isa Rugby Union Club - $29,694.02 to install a playground
Mount Isa Special School - $35,000 to purchase a bus
North Queensland Equestrian Centre - $35,000 to upgrade their arena and install a solar system
Charters Towers Dialysis Support and Lobby Group (auspiced through Our Town Association) - $26,970 to purchase patient chairs for a local haemodialysis unit
RSL Charters Towers Sub-branch - $14,100 to upgrade ablution block
Richmond Dirt Bike Club - $3300 to purchase subscription of timing transponder
Good Shepherd Parish of Mount Isa - $32,400 to construct a community facility
Sedan Dip Sports and Recreation Club - $35,000 to purchase a water tank, pump and poly piping
Stamford Race Club - $12,000 to purchase a cold room and upgrade their kitchen.
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Derek Barry
Editor of the North West Star Mount Isa since January 2016. Prior to that, an editor at several regional southern Queensland newspapers. Passionate about telling local stories. Comes with a strange accent to due an Irish accident of birth.
Editor of the North West Star Mount Isa since January 2016. Prior to that, an editor at several regional southern Queensland newspapers. Passionate about telling local stories. Comes with a strange accent to due an Irish accident of birth.
