Stronger Country Communities Funding Up For Grabs

Murrumbidgee Council Mayor, Ruth McRae called on local community organisations to work with Council to apply for a share in the latest round of NSW Government Stronger Country Communities Funding.

Councillor McRae said local community organisations in the Murrumbidgee Council area would receive a total of $395,729 with the department stating each project had to be worth a minimum of $100,000.

“This amount is in addition to the $870,605 allocated to Council, with Councillors resolving at the August Council meeting to apply for funding towards the Brolga Place Revitalisation Project,” Councillor McRae said.

“There are lots of possibilities that community groups may elect to apply for.

“Potential projects are community and sporting infrastructure, street beautification, projects enhancing accessibility and inclusion for people with disability, projects improving outcomes for Aboriginal people, and community programs and local events.”

Councillor McRae said an important criteria was that proposed projects on Council land must be accompanied by a recent letter confirming Council’s approval.

Potential applicants should liaise with Murrumbidgee Council Economic and Tourism Development Manager, Kellie Dissegna on 1300 676 243 or email kellied@murrumbidgee.nsw.gov.au.

Ms Dissegna can also assist by providing a Letter of support and by reviewing draft applications received by September 14. Visit Council’s website at https://bit.ly/3RlTeTq for more information.

Applications for Round 5 of the Stronger Country Communities Funding close on Friday, September 23.

Projects funded in previous rounds include:

• Coleambally Golf Club toilet facilities revamp ($148,000);
• Vinyl floors at the Tirkandi Aboriginanl Youth Residence replaced ($51,000);
• Coleambally Youth Hall upgraded and unisex facilities with baby change area constructed, together with an additional storage area with external access ($70,000);
• Public amenities for Adrian Douglas Park, Darlington Point provided ($348,930);
• Intergenerational Stories and Community Garden Project by Waddi Cultural and Heritage Centre ($156,500);
• The grandstand at Monash Park netball precinct upgraded new change rooms and amenities constructed;
• Equipment and upgrades to Coleambally sports precinct ($167,725), including upgrades and additions to the youth hall, relocation and rehabilitation of the cricket nets and pitches, timing equipment, shade marquee and reels for the Swim Club, and portable mirrors for Murrumbidgee Physical Culture Club.
• Student facilities for Darlington Point Public School (Darlington Point Public School P&C) updated ($50,000);
• New splash park at Darlington Point ($316,528);
• New pump track/Skate Park at Jerilderie ($263,9000);
• Jerilderie Lake banks rehabilitated;
• Lighting towers replaced and LED lighting at Monash Park upgraded ($158,000)’ and
• Murrumbidgee Local Community Champions Youth Project (auspiced by Petaurus Group.

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