BY DAKOTA TAIT
The Federal Government has committed $2 million for the Maitland FC Magpies, to upgrade their facilities at Cooks Square Park.
The Stage One works will see a half-size training pitch expanded to full-size, in hopes to double the number of competition games being played.
It's understood, the club is searching for further money, for a new two-storey buildings with canteens, storerooms, and female changerooms.
Maitland FC President Ray Watkins says it's reassuring to see spending right across the region.
"One of our key targets to be able to get the message out to all of the youth of Maitland," Mr Watkins said.
"They don't need to travel into Newcastle to get the best facilities available. They can come right here to Cooks Square Park and achieve all of the resources and the development needs."
Labor's also announced, if it wins the Federal Election in May, it will match the Commonwealth's commitment on the project.
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| Club President Ray Watkins, Liberal Candidate for Paterson Brooke Vitnell, Senator Jim Molan, and Maitland Mayor Philip Penfold. |
