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2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 200820 Apr 2010 - Rudd Government Invests $17.5 Million in the Future of Cricket
THE HON KATE ELLIS MP
MINISTER FOR SPORT
THE HON WAYNE SWAN MP
MEMBER FOR LILLEY
MEDIA RELEASE
Tuesday, 20 April 2010
Rudd Government invests $17.5 million in the future of cricket
Australia's place as the world's leading cricketing nation has been bolstered with $17.5 million for Cricket Australia's Centre of Excellence.
The Minister for Sport Kate Ellis today visited Allan Border Field in Brisbane to inspect work on the redevelopment of the Centre of Excellence.
"Since its beginning as the Cricket Academy in 1987, the Centre of Excellence has proved its worth by producing hundreds of first-class cricketers and helping to build the national teams of which we are all so proud," she said.
The $26 million centre is also funded by the Queensland Government, Queensland Cricket and Cricket Australia and will include sports medicine resources, performance analysis and sport science facilities.
"The $17.5 million we're investing will help keep Australia on the cutting edge of cricket internationally and will also help improving the health of the nation," Ms Ellis said.
"Sporting success on the world stage can inspire participation at the grassroots and can set a good example of a healthy lifestyle for our children," Ms Ellis said.
Ms Ellis said that although Australia has a long history of cricketing success there's always a need to ensure that talent is replenished.
"The demand for new Australian cricket talent is accelerating with the success of the Twenty20 format and the high standard of international competition," Ms Ellis said.
Member for Lilley and Treasurer Wayne Swan said the centre it is great news for South East Queensland.
"This centre will see many of Australia's elite cricketers and future stars flock to our city that can only be good new for the many Queensland cricket fans like me."
"This project will also deliver economic benefits to Queensland both during its construction and its operation in the future," he said.
The Rudd Government has made a serious investment in sporting infrastructure with almost $167 million spent on over 140 community sport and recreational facilities and more thanr $300 million for community sport and local clubs through the Regional and Local Community Infrastructure Program.
Press Secretary: Jayne Stinson 0458 547 512 jayne.stinson@deewr.gov.au