The grant was secured through the Federal Government's Community Sport Infrastructure program in December 2018.

MP Andrew Gee was joined by club secretary Stephen Jackson and local community members in Wallerawang on Wednesday, April 24 as he hosted a barbecue to celebrate the event.

"I feel honoured to be part of this particular campaign because I know how much it means to the community, from my first visit I could see what this club means to so many people," he said.

"These folks have been fighting for 20 odd years and to keep that fire burning is a tribute to the community and their determination and perseverance of community spirit.

"I am just humbled to be here today."

Secretary of the Club, Stephen Jackson said it all began at a board meeting in 1996 when the group decided they needed to do something.

"We were happy to first get a synthetic green in, because volunteers were hard to come by and it has helped us financially," he said.

"Back when Malcolm Turnbull was in power we were promised that we would receive grant money to go ahead with this build but after the election we saw nothing."

Mr Jackson said ever since then it had been a fight to see the money.

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"So when we finally got the announcement of the grant, it was like going to heaven, tears were in the eyes of everyone," he said.

Mr Jackson said he realised how competitive the grant process was and how fortunate it was that the money came to Wallerawang.

Club member Pommie Williams the club had been crying out for a grant like this.

"It's great to get this grant and to now be able start working and using the money," he said.

"This is the focal point in town for community members to host events, so this is a really good thing for us and the community."

Local contractor Joe Fraser said he wanted to thank all the other contractors and volunteers who have helped him start working on the project.

One of the original founding members of the club Dave Nunan said this would be the biggest modification the club has seen in recent years.

"We have had a few changes around the club over the years but this would have to be the biggest," he said.

"I remember back in the day after playing bowls we would sit in the shed and drink our lemonade because we didn't even have an alcohol licence.

"I am proud to see how far the club has come, I feel like I'm part of the furniture here so it means a lot."

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