With the help of the Mataura Licensing Trust (MLT), a basketball hoop and backboard will be installed at the Tapanui Community Public Playground.
At their monthly meeting on Thursday, board members agreed to recommend $5000 in funding from The Trusts Community Foundation (TTCF) for Tapanui West Otago Promotions (TWO Promotions).
TWO Promotions were modernizing the playground with new swings, a cycle path and a basketball court.
Board member Brendon Murray was happy to recommend the funding.
'I have no problem with any of it.
“It's no different than Mataura getting their basketball hoop.”
The hoop will be placed at the Tapanui Community Public Playground.
Other TTCF recommendations made at the meeting included $30,000 to Sport Southland to contribute to eastern regional coordinator Gemma O'Neil's salary, $13,388.69 to Eastern Southland Hockey Association to provide insurance and match management funding, and $6,000 to St Peter's College for flights and accommodation for six sports teams attending winter tournaments, and $36,447.76 for Hokonui Fashion Design Awards.
The Niagara Falls Bluegrass and Roots Festival received $1,000 in sponsorship from the MLT.
The money would cover Portaloos' costs for the event.
Board member Todd Lyders often traveled to events with the Toi Tois Tokanui Lions.
'They would be very happy with a thousand. They are very grateful to the Lions.”
At its April meeting, the board deferred the TTCF recommendations for the Life Education Trust, Menzies Netball Center and Edendale Rugby Football Club.
This month they made the recommendations.
These include $5,000 to Life Education Trust for teacher Pip Tisdall's annual salary, $10,000 to Menzies Netball Center for steel and mesh fencing, and $5,000 to Edendale Rugby Football Club to install new carpet in the club areas.