Sports clubs in the Hawkesbury have received a massive boost after $30,000 worth of grants funding recommended by Federal Member for Macquarie, Susan Templeman, was approved to improve their facilities.

The Hawkesbury Hornets BMX Club and Hawkesbury Netball Association each received $15,000 under the Stronger Communities grants program.

“Hawkesbury Hornets’ Colbee Park track is of a championships standard, and this grant will provide a new starting gate to promote the allocation of more events there,” Ms Templeman said.

“It will also give riders a very safe start to their races, as it ensures nothing can become trapped under the gate as it drops at the start of a race.

“Hawkesbury Netball Association’s Mileham Street