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[BREAKING NEWS] NSW Labor Commits to Protect Callan Park, facilities for Balmain Para-Rowing Program
Yesterday, Elly Howse, the local NSW Labor Candidate for the seat of Balmain, visited the historic Callan Park in Leichhardt together with Labor leader Michael Daley to announce that NSW Labor would commit AU$10m towards the establishment of a Callan Park trust and the repair and revitalisation of the grounds. The news is particularly exciting for the Balmain Para-Rowing Program because, as part of the announcement, NSW Labor has committed to support the Balmain Para-Rowing program, including providing the program with facility access in Callan Park. As readers will be aware, Balmain Para-Rowing Program has been working tirelessly for over a decade to locate a suitable facility to maximize the opportunity for persons with disabilities and vulnerable members of the community to access the beautiful Sydney Harbour and the sport…