Club manager and licensee Simone Newell thanking Independent Member for Orange Philip Donato MP.
Independent Member for Orange Philip Donato MP on Thursday, 12 March 2026 returned to the Eugowra Community Bowls & Recreation Club to inspect their flooddamaged toilet facilities, which are in desperate need of repair. Club manager and licensee Simone Newell was present to receive some good news.
The Independent Orange MP announced the club will receive $40,000 in NSW Government Community Building Partnership grants funding to rebuild the toilets, including disabled toilets – helping to bring the club back to fully functional amenities and more inclusive use by the community.
“I was only too pleased to support the Eugowra Community Bowls & Recreation Club’s grants funding application to rebuild their flood-damaged toilet facilities,” Mr Donato said.
“Eugowra needs every helping hand they can get to rebuild after the devastating 2022 flood, and I didn’t hesitate to throw my full support behind the 2025 NSW Government Community Building Partnership grant and this important project.
“I was pleased to announce the Club’s success in getting $40,000 which will go a long way towards rebuilding flood-damaged amenities, but also to improve the facilities for disabled members and visitors so that they can return their facilities to a fully functional state, as well broadening community inclusion.
“I applaud the Club’s committee and the wider Eugowra community for their cohesive and ongoing efforts, not just to rebuild – but to make their town thrive better than ever, Mr Donato said.