The Rockliff Liberal Government is investing in community infrastructure as part of our 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania’s Future to keep our regions strong.
A re-elected majority Rockliff Liberal Government will provide an additional $150,000 to the Tasmanian Football Umpires Association (TFUA) towards the construction costs of the TFUA’s ‘home for AFL football umpires’ project.
Minister for Sport and Recreation and Liberal Candidate for Franklin, Nic Street, said the Tasmanian Liberal Government had already previously allocated $150,000 towards the project.
“I support TFUA President Kim Dillon’s passion for growing the game in our state and helping Tasmanians to participate at all levels of footy,” said Minister Street.
“We know that construction costs have increased, which has meant the scope of this vital project has grown, and this is reflected in this new commitment that will bring our total support of the project to $300,000.
“I commend Mr Dillon’s ongoing efforts to bring this project to life and in particular his successful negotiations with Clarence City Council to provide a suitable ground at North Warrane oval, where the new home for umpires will be built.”
TFUA President Kim Dillon welcomed the new commitment and said he was looking forward to working with a re-elected majority Liberal government, AFL Tasmania, the City of Clarence and other stakeholders to make this important project a reality.
“The TFUA ensures that men, women, boys and girls can play AFL football in around 80 games in the TSL, southern and midlands Tasmania each weekend,” Mr Dillon said.
“The Liberal Party’s additional commitment towards our project is a significant step toward delivering a permanent home base for umpires to train, hold meetings, as well as undertake social and fundraising events, and is really welcome.” Mr Dillon said.
This policy is costed at $150,000.
