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16.1 Naracoorte & Districts Hockey Association – Request for Community Loan and Support for Grant Application

File Reference:

Responsible Officer: CEO – Helen Macdonald

Strategic Outcome:

Harmony and Culture • Healthy and resilient community

Financial Implication:

2017-18: $100,000 Future years: Investment Income based on applicable cash advance rate (approximately 3.75%)

Risk Assessment:

Inability of Club to service loan. Personal guarantees to service loan repayment will be provided by Club members.

Reduction of Council’s cash flow requiring Council to incur borrowing costs. Borrowing costs will be offset by the interest payments received from the Club.

REPORT The Naracoorte & Districts Hockey Association advises that it is planning to upgrade its playing green and repair and develop the surrounding areas of the green at a cost of approximately $613,158. The aim of the project is to develop a modern all weather hockey facility within the Naracoorte Lucindale area that can service the playing needs of its members and of those in surrounding areas. A copy of the proposal is attached. The Club has prepared a grant application for the Office of Recreation and Sport for its Sporting Surfaces Program. The Club is seeking $455,000 from the grant. Should the grant application be successful, the Club is seeking Council support to fund $100,000 of the project, via a self-servicing community loan. The Naracoorte & Districts Hockey Association will contribute the remaining $61,000. The Hockey Club occupies Crown land, under Council’s care and control at the Naracoorte Sports Centre at 2 Playford Drive. The land is leased by the Naracoorte & District Sports Centre Inc until 2034. The grass fields at Naracoorte has served the Club well over a long period of time, however playing on grass fields no longer provides the surface required to develop both individual and team skills to the level required for state or international level. The NDHA has a history of local player and umpires representing both the state and country, however if players wish to do this in the future then they will have to leave the association. No state or international tournaments are played on grass. Indeed, even junior tournament finals are no longer played on grass. Especially in winter the current grounds become muddy making structured play impossible, umpiring difficult and due to the crowding of players increases the potential for injury.

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The existing grass surfaces are an outdated surface for hockey. Grass surfaces are not conducive to a high standard of play, and leads to a more dangerous environment. All other infrastructure required to support a synthetic pitch is already in place. For example, competition level lighting, clubrooms, canteen, undercover viewing area, toilets, playground, shedding, two other grass fields and plenty of carparking. Still playing on grass means that NDHA is handicapped in competition and in teaching the skills the game now requires. The Club has achieved StarClub recognition which means the club has a strategic plan and has completed all the requirements of the program such as policies, financial management and coaches and officials work alongside valued volunteers in a safe and welcoming environment. The field is used by 230 participants for the winter hockey season and is also used for the Naracoorte High School Winter Pre-season training for football, netball and in School Sports Program (total number 335 students use these grounds), Naracoorte Netball Association use for fitness pre winter season (total numbers 80), rugby uses ground for fitness training (total 40 numbers). Soccer uses the ground for fitness training (total number 40 approximately). The field is also used for Summer hockey and the Junior Academy for high performing under 13 players 40 players (Tatiara and NDHA combined) across Summer months, school Upper South East SAPSASA Hockey participants and three local primary schools use these grounds in their School Sports Programs. As Members are aware, it is not this Council’s practice to provide interest free loans. The current Local Government Finance Authority (LGFA) cash advance rate is 3.75% (as at 11 September). The annual repayments on a loan of $100,000 over a fifteen-year period at this rate will be approximately $8,800 per annum. By establishing the loan with a floating interest rate it provides the Club with some flexibility in terms of repayments and the ability to repay the loan early if they wish. A loan agreement in this instance may be established with a fixed principal payment twice per year plus interest or alternatively a fixed payment amount with a reducing principal. The Club will repay the loan as a result of fundraising from hiring its clubrooms (estimated to increase by $30,000 due to the construction of new clubrooms), food and beverage sales, user pay charge of $6 per player, sponsorship and other fundraising activities and savings and interest earnt on a $92,000 term deposit. Council’s self-servicing loan commitment as a percentage of rate income is currently 4.18% following full drawdown of previously approved loans. If Council was to grant a loan of $100,000 to the NDHA, it would increase this percentage to 5.16%. Council guidelines have traditionally been a limit of 4% of general rate for community loans, however this rate has not been reviewed for many years. It is suggested that due to Council’s present cash flow position that, subject to Council’s acceptance, the loan is provided direct from Council as opposed to being established with the LGFA.

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The Club has the support of Hockey SA and the Naracoorte & District Sports Centre Inc. The Club is also working with the Naracoorte Tennis Club so the surface may be used for tennis in the Summer months.

Further to NDHA seeking Council support in the form of a loan the grant application must evidence written support from Council and the landowner which in this instance is Council.

Members may view the financial statements of the Club by contacting Council’s CEO.

Representatives of the Club will attend the Council meeting and be available to answer questions from Council.

REFER TO ATTACHMENTS 16.1

Letter from NDHA Proposal for the Development of an Artificial Hockey Turf

RECOMMENDATION

MOVED CR SECONDED CR

That subject to Ministerial and development approval (if required) Council gives consent for the Hockey Precinct Project to be undertaken at 2 Playford Drive, Naracoorte and that Council provides written support for the project by completing the Office for Recreation and Support Project Support Form.

RECOMMENDATION

MOVED CR SECONDED CR

1. That subject to the Naracoorte & Districts Hockey Association receiving agrant from the Office of Recreation and Sport Sporting Surfaces Programa loan of up to $100,000 is provided to the Naracoorte & Districts HockeyAssociation to upgrade its playing green and repair and develop thesurrounding areas of the green, subject to members of the Club providingpersonal guarantee to underwrite the loan repayment should the Club beunable to service its commitment.

2. That the Chief Executive Officer or Director Corporate Services isauthorised to negotiate the terms of the loan subject to the maximum termof the loan being 15 years with two repayments required per annum.

3. That the Chief Executive Officer or Director Corporate Services isauthorised to sign any documents relating to the provision of loan funds.

Proposal

for the

Development

of an

Artificial Turf

Field 1 Naracoorte Hockey Fields

Located on Stewart Terrace opposite

the Naracoorte High School

Prepared by the

Naracoorte & District

Hockey Association

August 2017

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Contents

INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................... 3

BACKGROUND AND NEED .................................................................................................... 3

Growth of hockey in Australia.................................................................................. 3

Problems with existing grass surface ....................................................................... 5

Changes in playing surface needs ............................................................................ 5

Lack of competitive facility ...................................................................................... 5

Demand/Strategic fit ................................................................................................ 6

Consequences of no development .......................................................................... 8

DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL ................................................................................................ 8

Objective .................................................................................................................. 8

Sport ......................................................................................................................... 8

Social ........................................................................................................................ 9

Environmental .......................................................................................................... 9

Projected use ........................................................................................................... 9

Timeline.................................................................................................................... 9

EXISTING ENVIRONMENT ..................................................................................................... 9

Existing facilities ....................................................................................................... 9

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS ............................................................................................... 10

Field in use-water ................................................................................................... 10

Traffic and parking ................................................................................................. 10

Noise ....................................................................................................................... 10

Lighting ................................................................................................................... 10

Visual impact .......................................................................................................... 10

DEVELOPMENT PLAN /OPPORTUNITIES ...................................................................... 10-11

ATTACHMENT 1 – Artificial Playing Surface Funding ......................................................... 12

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INTRODUCTION

This document provides the background to and the need for improvement to the sporting

grounds utilised by Naracoorte and Districts Hockey Association. This document then

considers the environmental impact of constructing a synthetic sports surface and associated

works. It also contains a business plan for development and a financial plan. Whilst the

principle pitch is to benefit hockey, the pitch may be beneficial for other users such as

athletics, soccer, cricket and tennis thereby potentially being a multi-sport complex. The

primary focus of this proposal however is hockey due to the predicted pitch demand in this

sport across all seasons.

BACKGROUND AND NEED

The need for this development has evolved over time since hockey

began in Naracoorte in the 1950’s and the Naracoorte and District

Hockey Association (NDHA) was formed in 1981. The requirement

for an artificial playing surface is due to an increased catchment

area, growth of hockey in some country areas, problems with

existing grass surface, changes in playing surface needs and lack of

a competitive facility. These are discussed below.

Growth of Hockey in Australia

Hockey is one of the sports that can be played throughout a lifespan. As a sport in Australia it

boasts players as young as 5 and to veterans over 60. It is played by both males and females.

Approximately 70% of Hockey SA memberships are country players and there are 880 clubs

around Australia. According to Hockey SA reports South Australia alone recruited 650 new

junior players in 2013/2014. Accurate data regarding hockey growth since this time is

questioned by Hockey SA itself with flaws in data collection for example school hockey not

being included. The growth in player numbers in regional centres with artificial playing

surfaces is strong. Unfortunately for those Associations without turf (only three in the state)

clubs are experiencing a decline in numbers as families travel up to 200km and sometimes

more to join other clubs and associations who have artificial playing surfaces. NDHA should

be growing as the sport is elsewhere but is not. We currently have approximately 350

members with an average age of 22 years and have a relatively equal distribution of males

and females.

At a junior level, both clubs and schools around the state embrace Hockey Australia’s

modified programs Minkey and Hook in2 Hockey. These programs offer an excellent pathway

for children and adolescents to learn and enjoy hockey. The Development Athlete Program

(DAP) with Hockey SA is another pathway for those who have been identified with elite

potential in the sport. Several of the NDHA Junior Players have already been flagged as

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potential state representative players. The requirement for these families is to drive to Mt

Gambier or Metropolitan areas with turf to access the DAP and State trainings, this is a

significant obstacle for working families, especially on low incomes. In the upcoming summer

2017-2018 a Junior Academy for high performing under 13 players from the Tatiara

Association and NDHA has been proposed by our own Derek James, NDHA

President and ex- Premier League/State Hockey Player. Our grass

fields are inadequate for high performance training but Tatiara and

NDHA currently have no alternative venue to upskill juniors. The LSE

Hockey Association’s turf is considered too far for Tatiara

Association players to travel and the Tatiara Association is struggling

to retain numbers due to inadequate playing surfaces. It is predicted

that the installation of turf here in Naracoorte would capture up to

200 members from the Tatiara Association.

Both the RAMS Hockey Club and the Naracoorte Hockey Club are separate to the NDHA and

are part of the Lower South East Hockey Association. Both are strongly affiliated with the

NDHA because their members are those that have pursued playing on the superior playing

surface at Mt Gambier. Both clubs would return to train at Naracoorte if we had an artificial

playing surface and play their home games in the LSE Association here if there was a turf. The

pressure upon the LSE turf could be offloaded to Naracoorte as another venue just as

Edenhope is. Growth should be happening in Naracoorte but will not happen until an artificial

surface is available.

With participation Australia wide, Hockey is the only major sport to have a national

competition with teams represented by each state and territory. There are over 800 clubs

nationwide. In addition to players registered with clubs, hockey is played extensively

throughout Australian schools and at a recreational level. The close proximity to schools in

Naracoorte provides a great opportunity for children and adolescents to utilise the surface.

Success in sport internationally and locally inspires people to participate. NDHA has provided

the grass roots for many successful players. This was recently publicised in the Herald

newspaper article titled ‘Local Hockey Players Excel’ written by Kylie Stewart. An artificial

surface would bring greater participation. This participation helps nurture future champions

and international and local success is well recognised to inspire people, unite communities

and encourage an active lifestyle.

While the hockey season at Club level is mainly during winter, competitions are contested all

year round, both in traditional outdoor setting and as a modified game indoors. In Naracoorte

the NDHA has a Twilight Summer Competition, Bordertown has a Summer Modified

Competition and the LSE has a Summer Competition.

NDHA believes that growth in hockey in Australia can be matched in Naracoorte with an

artificial surface.

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Problems with existing grass surface

The grass fields at Naracoorte have served us well over a long period of time and the NDHA

takes great pride in maintaining them. However playing on grass fields no longer provides the

surface required to develop both individual and team skills to the level required for state or

international level. The NDHA has a proud history of local player and umpires representing

both the state and country, however if players wish to do this in the future then they will have

to leave the association. No state or international tournaments are played on grass. Indeed

even junior tournament finals are no longer played on grass. Especially in winter the current

grounds become muddy making structured play impossible, umpiring difficult and due to the

crowding of players increases the potential for injury.

The existing grass surfaces are an outdated surface for hockey. Grass surfaces are not

conducive to a high standard of play, and leads to a more dangerous environment.

Changes in Playing Surface Needs

Metropolitan, State, National and International

hockey is played on a synthetic surface. Even

Junior and School competitions are expected to

play on synthetic surfaces. The State Junior

Championships in 2017 saw success go to those

Associations with synthetic surfaces. There is no

future in hockey on a grass surface.

Lack of Competitive Facility

NDHA Memberships peaked in the 1990’s with all three fields and occasionally even the High

School utilised on a Saturday to play all matches. It was back then that more players from

Penola, Lucindale, Kingston and West Wimmera region came to Naracoorte to play.

Unfortunately for NDHA a massive game changer came along in the form of the superior and

more popular synthetic playing surface. This has challenged the NDHA membership base ever

since. The passion was and is still here in Naracoorte and its surrounding districts but artificial

playing surfaces are the essential component to success. The NDHA has been able to reflect

upon this change over the last two decades and plainly sees the need for an artificial playing

surface in order to grow and reclaim its members.

The Lower South East Hockey Association constructed an artificial playing surface over 20

years ago and so began the gradual move of NDHA players to join the LSE Hockey Association.

Many people would not be aware that a Naracoorte Hockey Club (separate to the NDHA)

exists in the LSE association and many other current and past Naracoorte members play for

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other LSE clubs too, for example the RAMS Hockey Club and Riddoch Strikers Hockey Club.

The LSE Hockey Association is so popular that their turf is used from Friday afternoon through

to Sunday night with games starting at 8.30am and finishing as late as 10pm in the evening.

Their turf is in demand by hockey so much that access to their turf even for practices is

difficult. Both the Naracoorte Hockey Club and the RAMS Hockey Club of the LSE Association

based in Mt Gambier endorse the proposal for an artificial playing surface in Naracoorte.

In years gone by the game was played on grass. Now the game of hockey is played on an

artificial surface. The skills required for this are different, the umpiring is different and the

rules are different. We modify our rules here in Naracoorte to keep it safe because of our

grass fields. Only Naracoorte, Tatiara, and Clare are now without an artificial playing surface.

Each of these Associations struggle to recruit new members and to advocate a future for their

juniors because the population will no longer accept grass fields as a playing surface.

We have experienced firsthand in junior competitions that we are handicapped without turf.

The game has changed and the skills required have changed. The State Junior Championships

were dominated by country players but it was the Associations with artificial playing surfaces

who played off in the finals. Metropolitan, state national and international competitions are

all played on turf from junior levels right through to the veterans.

Demand /Strategic Fit

Importantly, the development of a synthetic playing surface would support the South

Australian Government in at least two of its seven strategic priorities. Giving every chance for

every child strengthens families and children to achieve their best. Another priority is safe

communities and healthy neighbourhoods. The growth of NDHA with turf will further

promote people coming together in public space, in physical activity and in doing so will create

healthier lifestyles. This increases our sense of community and greater use of the space makes

our township visibly safer.

Themes outlined in the Naracoorte and Lucindale Council Strategic Plan October 2014 such

as a prosperous community, a sought after visitor destination, a vibrant and progressive

business centre, and a healthy and resilient community marry well with the NDHA’s proposal

for a synthetic surface. The strategic plan recognises that sport within the region is a core

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community endeavour and that there is a need to maximise the effectiveness of programs

and facilities so as to lead to better outcomes in terms of social connectedness, physical

exercise and preventative health care.

The Hockey SA Statewide Facilities Strategy final report June 2012 outlined the following key

messages. South Australia is under represented with synthetic turf pitches when compared

to other states and territories. Declining numbers in regional associations without a synthetic

pitch is noted by Hockey SA as a problem as more talented players move to other clubs and

associations. Some regional associations are non-viable for a synthetic pitch due to declining

numbers. Memberships of over 300 are required for viability. It was recommended by Hockey

SA that there be a synthetic pitch every 100km from Mt Gambier to Adelaide. Naracoorte is

102km from Mt Gambier.

NDHA has around 350 members but with a synthetic playing

surface has the additional endorsement of the Naracoorte Hockey

Club and the RAMS Hockey Club. The return of these hockey clubs

to their own home town, the capture of Tatiara members who have

too far to travel to access the turf in Mt Gambier, West Wimmera

players and Penola players would inflate this number to greater than

500 BUT only with the acquisition of turf. It is important to

understand that the number of school children under 12 playing

competition hockey in NDHA exceeds those playing school cricket

and tennis.

It was further recommended by Hockey SA that the population catchment be 15,000 to

20,000 to justify a synthetic playing surface. Naracoorte and Lucindale, Tatiara, Wattle Range

and West Wimmera combined have a population catchment in excess of 30,000 according to

the 2016 Census. Mt Gambier itself has a population of greater than 26,000 people.

Naracoorte as a central point for all is placed well to access all of this population.

Hockey SA’s Statewide Facilities Strategy highlighted that the LSE Hockey Association was very

financial but has issues meeting training requirements, struggles to accommodate all

competition games and has poor spectator viewing. Naracoorte was highlighted as having

‘very good spectator viewing and social facilities’ and below standard player amenities. Since

the time of this report a greater focus was placed on upgrading clubrooms to address this

issue. These clubrooms are near completion. Our facilities have been improved as

recommended and indeed we have further enhanced spectator viewing over Field 1. In

addition to this, lighting is already in place for a synthetic pitch. A lack of drive to secure a

pitch in the near future was perceived at the time but NDHA disputes this assessment. We

now boast a Catering Committee that caters for private functions, ‘Play and Stay’ Association

Nights and a Canteen that is consistently the highest income earner for the NDHA. In addition

to this the new clubrooms will incorporate a licensed bar and will be available as a venue for

social functions. The NDHA is an accredited STAR CLUB and is actively pursuing being part of

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the Sporting Schools Program. NDHA is working through the Good Sports Accreditation

process currently with one Club already at level 3. These developments have been made since

the report in 2012 was made and are evidence that there is certainly the ‘drive’ to manage a

successful hockey association with a synthetic pitch.

A synthetic pitch was recommended in 5-10 years from the time of this Hockey SA report in

2012. The NDHA Strategic Plan itself has the installation of artificial turf as its top priority by

the end of 2017. It is now 5 years on from Hockey SA’s report and NDHA is on track in

accordance with its own strategic plan for the next phase. As a central location for those areas

in need of turf, and acknowledging the catchment population is more than adequate, it is

time to action a proposal for a synthetic playing surface.

Consequences of No Development

Should the proposal not proceed there will be adverse social consequences. The local and

surrounding communities will be deprived of high standard playing conditions, with the

current trend for players to transfer to other associations to achieve high playing standards

continuing. Inevitably the NDHA will weaken and become non-competitive. This situation will

adversely affect the local community at all age groups.

Failure to provide local hockey players with a synthetic playing surface, that

most South Australian hockey players take for granted, will lead to a drain

on the local association. Those that can afford the time and cost of travel

will continue to migrate to the LSE Association and those that cannot will

abandon the sport. Longer term, the viability and sustainability of the NDHA

will be seriously jeopardised. This is against the council’s objective of

promoting sport in this region.

DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL

Objective

It is intended to construct a synthetic hockey pitch on field number 1 in front of the new

clubrooms, next to the existing 2nd field and adjacent to the carpark.

Sport

The principal aim of the project is to develop a modern all weather hockey facility within the

Naracoorte and Lucindale area that can service the playing needs of its members and of those

in surrounding areas.

Lighting, clubrooms, shedding, and car parking are already available.

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The playing surface would either be water, hybrid or sand depending upon the costs. A hybrid

surface would be able to be used as a wet or dry surface and is recognised by Hockey SA as a

comparable surface to water based. Costings undertaken by NDHA in 2012 are considered

out of date, NDHA is in the midst of accessing a 2017 costing.

Associated backstop, perimeter and security fencing would be constructed around the pitch.

Social

By adding the synthetic surface to field 1 the improvements already in place will be utilised

to their full potential. Night games under lights, hosting of competitions and a full expansion

of potential uses for the clubrooms for the community.

The local community would be provided with a high class sporting facility for use by adults,

children and local schools.

The ability to schedule games outside “normal” sporting hours with proper use of the present

lighting would enable more people to get involved and active.

In addition to this the field would be at the entrance to Naracoorte showcasing our town as

successful and progressive in sport and in business.

Environmental

It is the intention of the NDHA to undertake the development in an environmentally

responsible manner.

Projected use

The pitch would be available for school use during school hours on school days. Thereby

promoting sport locally and a healthy lifestyle to children.

Trainings would occur 3 afternoons and 4 nights of the week and games played across 3 days

of the week. This does not include the potential Tatiara Association use.

Timeline

If funding is received then it is anticipated that the project would commence 2018.

EXISTING ENVIRONMENT

Existing Facilities

The existing facilities at the Naracoorte Hockey Association grounds include 3 grass hockey

pitches. Two pitches are in use for games and the third adjacent to the basketball carpark is

used for the Under 9 hockey program. There are new clubrooms due for completion in the

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next month, a highly profitable canteen running in the old clubrooms waiting for the

transition over to the new clubrooms. A playground is located centrally in this hockey

precinct. Plenty of car parking is available overlooking field 1 and 2 and behind the clubrooms.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

Field in use – water

A water based pitch requires water.

A hybrid pitch can be either watered or used dry, offering both options and is a superior

surface to sand based pitches. It can also be used by other sports.

Traffic and Parking

The proposed development would not alter the number of vehicles at one time but would

increase the spread of vehicles over a longer time period as there would be more matches

played. All car parking is a close walking distance to the fields.

Noise

Additional noise would be experienced in the evenings but play would cease by 10.30pm. The

field is located well away from residences and it is considered that there would be no

complaints.

Lighting

The existing lighting system was installed with the plan for turf in mind. There is minimal light

spill and is a considerable distance from residences. It is anticipated that as there have been

no reported adverse effects to date that this will continue to not be a problem.

Visual Impact

While a considerable distance away from residences the synthetic pitch would have a pleasing

visual affect all year round complimenting the entrance to the township of Naracoorte.

DEVELOPMENT PLAN/OPPORTUNITIES

In order to maximise the use and potential benefits of the synthetic surface the NDHA intends

to focus on the following objectives:

Attracting new players by:

o Generating additional publicity

o Conducting ‘come and try’ days to introduce members to the sport

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o Holding information sessions at the schools and inviting them to try the

upgraded facility

o Scheduling games outside “normal” sports days

o Promoting a NDHA summer competition

o Inviting surrounding associations for Inter-association games

o Inviting the Naracoorte and Rams Hockey clubs to play LSE games on their

home ground

o Currently investigating being part of the Sporting Schools Program which

would provide qualified hockey coaches for training sessions at schools.

Improve the skill level of our players

o Invite skilled coaches and players to run training sessions with our players and

coaches

o Provide a venue for the Hockey SA Development Athlete Program trainings

o Running a Junior Academy for Under 13’s across the summer season

Maximise usage of the facility

o Host intra-school competitions

o Invite Bordertown to run their summer competition with NDHA

o Invite metropolitan clubs to play in competition

o Host established state wide junior competitions

o Host veterans competitions

o Host Australian Country Championships

Lift the profile of the region and support local businesses

o Seek the opportunity through Council to host the Masters games

o Actively seek to host tournaments such as SA Junior Regional Championships,

Zone Championships and National championships.

o Actively seek to host a Premier League game as an exhibition match for the

region.

o All of the key points in maximising the usage of the facility would encourage

people to visit the town and to stay with their families. Annual competitions

that host families would contribute to making Naracoorte a sought after visitor

destination. This supports the Strategic Plan of the Naracoorte Lucindale

Council and lifts the profile of the region and supports local businesses.

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ATTACHMENT 1

Synthetic Surface (turf)

1. Grants

Grant of up to $1,000,000 for the replacement of existing sporting surfaces from the

Office of Recreation and Sports – Sporting Surfaces Program Round 1 Opened 12th

August 2017.

Organisations can apply for up to 100% of the total eligible project cost.

Grants with funds contributed from the Association and outside sources will be

prioritised.

Applicants can be a not for profit association constituted under the Associations

Incorporations Act, 1985.

Eligible projects include replacing turfed sport playing surface with a synthetic surface.

For example Field 1 of Naracoorte Hockey Fields from grass to synthetic surface (turf)

NDHA is applying for $455,000 from the Sports Surfaces Program Round 1

2. NDHA/Club Funding

NDHA will contribute $61,000 in funds towards the project.

3. Council Guaranteed Loan

NDHA will submit a letter applying for a loan through Council of $100,000 over 20

years.

4. Council Contribution

NDHA cannot proceed with the Grant application without the endorsement of the

Naracoorte Lucindale Council

5. User charges

$6 per player per game for 21 rounds

Conservative increase in income is $12,000 per annum

6. Sponsorship

$5000 pa income from signage around the grounds

7. Summer Income

Assumed to be 10% of winter income with potential income sources from summer

hockey and tennis

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8. Maintenance and Electricity

Sweeping and service of synthetic surface $3,500 pa

Contingency for general maintenance $2,000

Electricity $1,700 (solar panels in place reducing electricity already)

9. Volunteer labour

$3,500 assumed for sweeping of pitch and general maintenance

*EXCLUSIONS: Income from tournaments, canteen/bar income, additional income

from increase in player numbers