Hillston’s Billylids Receive Major Funding For New Facilities

The Billylids Early Learning Centre will benefit from $252,875 under Round 5 of the Stronger Country Communities Fund to construct a new multipurpose space.

NSW Nationals Upper House MP, Sam Farraway visited the centre recently with NSW Nationals candidate for Murray, Cr Peta Betts and Mayor, Darryl Jardine.

Mr Farraway said the funding would allow the centre to expand its capacity.

“This funding is fantastic news for the families in and around Hillston,” Mr Farraway said.

“This funding will allow the centre to expand capacity and cater for the growing number of children in Carrathool.

“A new multipurpose space will allow the Billylids Early Learning Centre to take in more kids in 2023 and beyond.”

Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW, Paul Toole said in the Stronger Country Communities Fund had delivered more than 2000 grassroots projects benefitting every Local Government Area (LGA) in regional NSW over the past five years.

“We all know how important it is for communities to have great places to come together to build social connections and boost their wellbeing through sport or community events,” Mr Toole said.

“It’s the little things that make a big difference to the way we all work, live, play and do business.”

Round 5 of the Stronger Country Communities Fund will support local community and sporting infrastructure projects, street beautification, public programs and events that display the best of local character and community spirit.

Stronger Country Communities Fund is part of the NSW Government’s $3.3 billion Regional Growth Fund, designed to support growing regional centres, activate local economies and improve services and community infrastructure in the regions.

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