LOCAL sporting groups at Ron Harborne Oval in Moree will benefit from a newly announced $2700 grant by mayor Susannah Pearse and Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan to supply a defibrillator on-site.

The funding, part of the Local Sport Defibrillator Grant Program, will provide an Automated External Defibrillator (AED), crucial for enhancing community health and emergency response.

Cr Pearse highlighted the importance of such life-saving equipment.

“Thank-you to Mr Moylan and the NSW Government for this important investment in the health and safety of our community,” Cr Pearse said.

“Ron Harborne sporting precinct is used by thousands of community members and visitors every year and this defibrillator will provide some comfort, knowing emergencies can be responded to promptly.”

The AED, a Mindray BeneHeart C2, will be housed in an outdoor, open-access alarmed cabinet at Ron Harborne Oval, home to six local sporting groups including Moree Little Athletics, Moree Junior Rugby Union, Moree Hockey, Moree Junior Soccer, Moree District Netball Association, Moree Junior Cricket, and Moree Senior Cricket.

Additionally, a request for tender for the upgrade of Ron Harborne Oval for the construction of a new clubhouse and amenities closed on Friday, October 25.

Moree Plains Shire Council mayor Susannah Pearse and Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan announce grant funding for a defibrillator at Ron Harborne Oval.

The project includes the construction of six specialised sporting courts and various amenities.

Successful tenders will be presented to Council during the November Ordinary Council Meeting.

Mr Moylan said applications for the 2024-2025 Local Sport Defibrillator Grant Program are now open and can be submitted through the NSW Office of Sport’s website: www.sport.nsw.gov.au

“I encourage all sports and recreation groups to put forward applications for funding to purchase one of these life-saving devices,” Mr Moylan said.