Swanage Sailing Club has secured almost £50,000 of Olympic legacy funding for a new clubhouse, it has been announced.
The cash, some £49,662, comes from Sport England’s Inspired Facilities Fund.
Club commodore Greg Vaughn said: “We are delighted to have secured the grant which will enable us to modernise and upgrade our clubhouse.
“This will make a big difference to our existing members and will also hopefully encourage new members to come along and find out what the club is all about.”
The grant helps bankroll a new clubhouse changing room, a more efficient boiler, replacement balcony railings, a new stair lift and modernisation of the club’s training and social areas.
Sport England chairman Richard Lewis said: “This investment will create a fantastic sporting legacy for Swanage.
“This fund has really hit the mark with sports clubs in Dorset.”
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