Campbelltown sports centre of excellence receives Federal Government backing

[GNR4LIFE]

A Campbelltown sports centre of excellence could be just around the corner with the Federal Government yesterday backing the plan.

Macarthur federal Liberal MP Russell Matheson met with Federal Sports Minister Sussan Ley to discuss the facility which, if given the green light, will be based at Western Sydney University.

The top-level government support follows the collapse of Liverpool Council’s similar proposal at Carnes Hill.

Mr Matheson has been a vocal supporter of a sports centre of excellence in the Macarthur region for several years and believes the region’s growth means it deserves the opportunity.

“We lose our elite athletes to other regions all the time, this will keep our athletes local,” he said.

“If we create this pathway it’s local and very, very accessible.”

Ms Ley backed Mr Matheson’s assessment of the region and was impressed by the proposal.

“We don’t want everything for elite sport to be on the coast or in the cities, we want it to be in the fastest growing region, a region which has a great history of young people growing and who have performed at the top level in sport,” she said.

South West Sydney Academy of Sport executive director Gerry Knights was excited by the prospect of establishing a home base for the academy.

“It would be a hot desk for all the sports in our area,” Mr Knights said.

“We had 165 scholars in our program three years ago, this year we have 345, this would put us on the next level.”

Mr Matheson said he was looking for the Federal Government to fund half of the $18 million centre.

Ms Ley said she would take the plans to Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull.
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[Harvey]

So no commitment, just a story of a local member in a very marginal seat making sure he is seen to be doing something for the community. Another fine piece of fluff and speculation being presented as news and facts in the DT's

 

[Cosimo_Zaretti]

So no commitment, just a story of a local member in a very marginal seat making sure he is seen to be doing something for the community. Another fine piece of fluff and speculation being presented as news and facts in the DT's

Yep, it's going to be a long campaign.

 

[goldcoast_tiger]

So no commitment, just a story of a local member in a very marginal seat making sure he is seen to be doing something for the community. Another fine piece of fluff and speculation being presented as news and facts in the DT's

yeah, they can put that one alongside the very , very fast train to where ever its convenient to pull in a few votes,
The backburner is going to be full after this election,

 

[supercoach]

Nothing like a election in a marginal seat to get some magic funding. You never know we might even get a Parra stadium style one at Cambo from the labor party

 

[Gary_Bakerloo]

Mr Matheson said he was looking for the Federal Government to fund half of the $18 million centre.

$9m….that's all? Seriously, that's spare change for the Federal government.

 

[balmain boy]

Can we update the thread title please? Very misleading! It hasn't received anything, not a cent, and hasn't even been spoken about with those that count.

The discussions have only just begun…

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Can we update the thread title please? Very misleading! It hasn't received anything, not a cent, and hasn't even been spoken about with those that count.

The discussions have only just begun…

The thread title is the headline of the article.

 

[balmain boy]

Can we update the thread title please? Very misleading! It hasn't received anything, not a cent, and hasn't even been spoken about with those that count.

The discussions have only just begun…

The thread title is the headline of the article.

Which is bogus Murdoch crap. Shouldn't we, as an online community, aim for higher standards than the Telegraph? It's really not too hard considering how low they set the bar.

We don't need to mislead anyone. We have nothing to gain. We're not getting ad revenue based on who opens threads like they do for their articles hence the clickbait titles.

 

[happy_tiger]

Probably going to be a problem when they are in Opposition come July 3

I've never seen a party screw up a winning position so quickly so badly

It's like the Wests Tigers have become a Political Party

 

[Fade_To_Black]

What a waste of time.
Gonna, coulda, shoulda
Next!

 

[LCA]

Can we update the thread title please? Very misleading! It hasn't received anything, not a cent, and hasn't even been spoken about with those that count.

The discussions have only just begun…

The thread title is the headline of the article.

Which is bogus Murdoch crap. Shouldn't we, as an online community, aim for higher standards than the Telegraph? It's really not too hard considering how low they set the bar.

We don't need to mislead anyone. We have nothing to gain. We're not getting ad revenue based on who opens threads like they do for their articles hence the clickbait titles.

Exactly!! Great summation of an useless post and article.

 

[magpiecol]

Can we update the thread title please? Very misleading! It hasn't received anything, not a cent, and hasn't even been spoken about with those that count.

The discussions have only just begun…

The thread title is the headline of the article.

Which is bogus Murdoch crap. Shouldn't we, as an online community, aim for higher standards than the Telegraph? It's really not too hard considering how low they set the bar.

We don't need to mislead anyone. We have nothing to gain. We're not getting ad revenue based on who opens threads like they do for their articles hence the clickbait titles.

"On line community". What the hell is that?

High standards on the internet? Really?

 

[Cultured_Bogan]

Can we update the thread title please? Very misleading! It hasn't received anything, not a cent, and hasn't even been spoken about with those that count.

The discussions have only just begun…

The thread title is the headline of the article.

Which is bogus Murdoch crap. Shouldn't we, as an online community, aim for higher standards than the Telegraph? It's really not too hard considering how low they set the bar.

We don't need to mislead anyone. We have nothing to gain. We're not getting ad revenue based on who opens threads like they do for their articles hence the clickbait titles.

"On line community". What the hell is that?

High standards on the internet? Really?

Online community is exactly what it sounds like Col.

 

[innsaneink]

"On line community". What the hell is that?

High standards on the internet? Really?

YOU Col, yes you….youre a part of one, an "On line community"
We all are
High standards....well, you CAN strive Col...we know you can.

 

[tig_prmz]

UWS campbelltown would be a good place for it. it's a health science campus. doctors, exercise physicians, physios, sports scientists etc. are all based there and UWS has received heaps of funding and is on a meteoric rise. a sports excellence centre based there is an apt decision.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

UWS campbelltown would be a good place for it. it's a health science campus. doctors, exercise physicians, physios, sports scientists etc. are all based there and UWS has received heaps of funding and is on a meteoric rise. a sports excellence centre based there is an apt decision.

That's where they're looking to develop it.

 

[hammertime]

Typical media spin. I hope this one has a bit of substance. A COE is the main thing holding the Tigers back.

 

[Fade_To_Black]

Can we update the thread title please? Very misleading! It hasn't received anything, not a cent, and hasn't even been spoken about with those that count.

The discussions have only just begun…

The thread title is the headline of the article.

Which is bogus Murdoch crap. Shouldn't we, as an online community, aim for higher standards than the Telegraph? It's really not too hard considering how low they set the bar.

We don't need to mislead anyone. We have nothing to gain. We're not getting ad revenue based on who opens threads like they do for their articles hence the clickbait titles.

Exactly!! Great summation of an useless post and article.

:roll Tell it like it is LCA!

 

[Fade_To_Black]

Typical media spin. I hope this one has a bit of substance. A COE is the main thing holding the Tigers back.

That and a useless team I'm afraid.