Gomes allocates R$ 1,9 million for sports in seven municipalities.
Most of the amendments are earmarked for the construction of sports gyms, and the renovation and expansion of soccer fields; the cities of Sítio Novo do Tocantins, Palmeirantes, São Valério da Natividade, Itaguatins, Fortaleza do Tabocão, Brasilândia, and Chapada de Areia will benefit from the budget amendments; the planned renovations to the soccer fields aim to build bleachers, changing rooms, and spaces for sports practice, as well as improve the grass, drill an artesian well, and implement an irrigation system for the field.
Tocantins 247 - Federal deputy and Senate candidate Eduardo Gomes (SD) secured funding from the Ministry of Sports for seven municipalities in Tocantins, providing sports-related support.
According to the parliamentarian's press office, the total value of the amendments that have already been released is R$ 1,9 million. The cities of Sítio Novo do Tocantins, Palmeirantes, São Valério da Natividade, Itaguatins, Fortaleza do Tabocão, Brasilândia, and Chapada de Areia will benefit from the budget amendments.
The commitments were made on Friday, the 4th, as a result of the parliamentarian's actions with federal agencies. Most of the amendments are earmarked for the construction of sports gyms, and the renovation and expansion of soccer fields.
"The projects in all these municipalities will provide leisure and improve the quality of life for the population through outdoor sports, increasing tree cover and green spaces. In addition to promoting sports activities in the municipalities, encouraging sports takes young people off the streets, preventing crime and expanding community interaction," said the deputy.
For Sítio Novo do Tocantins, the allocated amendment was R$ 600, to be used for the construction of a sports gymnasium in the Olhos D'Agua do Coco village. The amendment benefiting Brasilândia do Tocantins has the same value as Sítio Novo, R$ 600, and will serve to implement a multi-sports gymnasium in the city.
The amendment allocated to the municipality of Palmeirantes, in the amount of R$ 400, will be used for the expansion and renovation of the existing soccer field in the city.
For the municipalities of São Valério de Natividade, Itaguatins, Fortaleza do Tabocão, and Chapada de Areia, each budget amendment allocated by Eduardo Gomes was worth R$ 100. The purpose of the funds for each city is the acquisition of sports equipment that will serve the residents, encouraging sports practice among the population, from children to the elderly who will be able to enjoy the services provided.
The planned renovations to the soccer fields aim to build bleachers, changing rooms, and a space for practicing sports, as well as improving the grass, drilling an artesian well, and installing an irrigation system.
Committed Amendments
1-Sitio Novo do Tocantins - R$ 600.000,00
Ministry of Sport/for the construction of a sports gymnasium in the village of Olho D'agua do Coco.
2-Palmeirantes - R$ 390.000,00
Ministry of Sport/expansion and renovation of a football field.
3-São Valério da Natividade - R$ 100.000,00
Ministry of Sport/for the acquisition of permanent equipment.
4-Itaguatins - Commitment of 100.000,00
Ministry of Sport/for the acquisition of permanent assets.
5-Tabocão Fortress - R$ 100.000,00
Ministry of Sport/acquisition of permanent assets.
6- Brasilândia do Tocantins - R$ 600.000,00
Ministry of Sport/construction of a multi-sports gymnasium.
7-Chapada da Areia - R$ 100.000,00
Ministry of Sport/acquisition of permanent equipment.