Major funding boost for Singleton community after wedding bus crash

Announcing the move, NSW Premier Chris Minns said it was “appropriate that a commemoration is built” to mark the loss of lives and “their legacy in the community”. 

“The tragedy in Greta was felt right across NSW,” he said.

“This investment recognises the emotional toll of the recent bus tragedy, providing a space for healing and unity within the Singleton community.”

“This clubhouse expansion will be of great benefit for the Singleton Roosters AFC and the wider community, empowering them to grow, host events, competitions, and gatherings that will enrich the social fabric of the region and help the local community heal.”

The club renovation, which had been in the works for some time, will be a boost to the Singleton AFC clubhouse and precinct, ensuring the club’s sustainability and inclusivity.

Among the planned upgrades include: new change rooms with shower facilities, storage spaces, umpire areas, a scorers’ box, first-aid room, toilets (female, male and accessible) and internal renovations of the existing building to upgrade the kiosk, kitchen and meeting room.

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The AFL and Singleton Council will jointly fund the project alongside the NSW Government.

Singleton Mayor Sue Moore said the community are “extremely grateful” to be given a permanent landmark to mourn the lives lost in the tragedy.

“We’re extremely grateful to the state government for their ongoing support of the Singleton community,” she said.

“This project will expand and enhance an important community facility that goes to the heart of local sport in Singleton.

“Our community has experienced unfathomable heartache and sadness over the last month since the bus crash tragedy, and with most of the victims having played for the Singleton Roosters Club, I can’t think of a more fitting tribute.”