Vital Life-Saving Boost: Ron Harborne Oval Secures Defibrillator Funding

Local sporting groups at Ron Harborne Oval are set to benefit from a newly announced grant by Mayor Cr Susannah Pearse and Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan of $2,700 for a defibrillator.

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.

Mayor Pearse highlighted the importance of such life-saving equipment, stating, "Thank you to Mr Moylan and the NSW Government for this important investment in the health and safety of our community. Ron Harborne Sporting Precinct is used by thousands of community members and visitors per year and this defibrillator will provide some comfort that emergencies can be responded to promptly. "

The AED, a Mindray BeneHeart C2, will be housed in an outdoor open-access alarmed cabinet at the oval, which is 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 Men’s 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. The project includes the construction of six specialised sporting courts and various amenities.

The proposed successful tenderers will be presented to the Council during the November Ordinary Council Meeting.

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 to put forward applications for funding to purchase one of these life-saving devices,” Mr Moylan said.

Image - Mayor Cr Susannah Pearse and Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan announce grant funding for a defibrillator at Ron Harborne Oval.