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Rathmines-based football club welcomes two new grandstands

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The Westlakes Wildcats Football Club have officially welcomed two new grandstands at their Rathmines home base.

The stands were unveiled on Saturday, where Lake Macquarie MP Greg Piper joined the club in opening the new facilities, which provide covered and elevated seating for 520 people.

Funding for the new grandstands was secured by the club through the Office of Responsible Gambling, which redistributes a percentage of gaming taxes.

Almost $190,000 was secured through the fund, with the club adding $15,000 of its own money and expertise provided by Lake Macquarie City Council.

Wildcats project manager Peter Johnston said that, while the process had been long, the result was worth the effort.

“The fields are in the heritage precinct at Rathmines so we had to jump through a few extra hoops but the end result is great,” Mr Johnston said.

“The club is really grateful for the department grant and also for all the support we’ve had from the local MP Greg Piper, and officers from the Recreation and Land Planning department at the council.”

Mr Piper added that the stands will be loved by everyone who uses the area at Fishburn Reserve.

“The new stands are really impressive and will be welcomed by everyone who uses those fields, especially the football club in winter and the cricketers in summer,” Mr Piper said.

“I congratulate Wildcats president Terry Williams and all of his support crew on the club committee who are doing a fantastic job in growing this club and improving sports facilities in the local area.”

Other sporting clubs in the Lake Macquarie area wanting to know more about state grants are encouraged to contact Greg Piper’s office on 4959 3200.

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