The outdoor basketball court at Bob Liddiard Park in South Grafton and Gurehlgam Corp in Grafton are the beneficiaries of $20,000 worth of new grants, Clarence MP Chris Gulaptis has announced. “The money comes from the NSW Government’s Social Housing Community Improvement Fund which provides grants of up to $50,000 to councils, not-for-profit organisations and private sector organisations to undertake improvements in social housing communities or other areas visited by social housing tenants,” Mr Gulaptis said. $15,620 will be invested to upgrade the outdoor basketball court including a reseal of the surface, new poles and backboards, as well as line marking. Clarence Valley mayor, Jim Simmons, said the funding would enhance the park space and complement the recently-installed football goals to create an inclusive recreational environment. “Council welcomes the funding. It will help provide the community with a safe and fun meeting place,” he said. “The new surface will lift the look and feel of the park and freshen the environment for residents.” A further $4374 goes to Gurehlgam Corp’s Innovation Learning Centre for installing a security door and air conditioning to support the establishment of an innovation learning centre for children that extends their thinking about how the world works.