Kogarah Funding 'secured'
23/11/02

Written by: Steven Williams

Its understood that funding for Kogarah Jubilee Oval refurbishments have been given the green light following NSW government grant approval.

As expected, the state contribution of $400,000 has been matched by a guarantee of $400,000 from the St George League Club.

It has been reported that a decision should be made this week on whether the State Government funding is available for the Jubilee Oval upgrade.

In September, Kogarah Council lodged an application for a $400,000 grant under the Regional Sports Facility Program with the Department of Sport & Recreation.

It is likely that an announcement will be made public on Tuesday, the 3rd of December. This date sees the launch of the Jubilee Oval Community Appeal and the Annual General Meeting of the St George District RLFC.

In related news, the opening match for Kogarah in 2003 is yet to be announced with both the round two match (21-23 March) against Parramatta or the round five match (11-13 April) against Manly looking likely to be scheduled at WIN Stadium, Wollongong.

This allows time for the Kogarah upgrade and paves the way for a St George vs Cronulla Sharks local derby to be the first return match at Kogarah in round eight (2-4 May, 2003).

Not knowing the date or the opponent hasn't dampened the spirit of St George supporters with the much-celebrated Return To Kogarah match having been sold out weeks ago.

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