More than $1.7 million has been announced for community projects in Dubbo and Wellington.
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Member for Dubbo Troy Grant announced the funding on Monday. It’s part of the NSW government’s $200 million Stronger Country Communities fund.
Projects to get funding include: new amenities and an expo centre upgrade at Dubbo Showground ($490,000), an upgrade to the existing amenities and a new amenity block at Lady Cutler Ovals ($420,000), as well as the installation of a playground and irrigation system at Rosewood Grove ($100,000).
Money will also be given to the Wellington Share Pathways Infrastructure at Pioneer Park and Mt Arthur Reserve ($130,000), the completion of Wellington’s Rygate Park project ($200,000), the implementation of the Cameron Park Master Plan ($150,000) and an upgrade of the Riverbank Oval amenities for netball, touch football and cricket ($250,000).
Our community has been calling out for upgrades to local facilities and I’m thrilled these can now be carried out.
- Troy Grant
Mr Grant said the NSW government’s significant investment would provide residents with improved facilities the whole region could enjoy.
“This is fantastic news for Wellington and Dubbo,” Mr Grant said.
“Our community has been calling out for upgrades to local facilities and I’m thrilled these can now be carried out.
“Stronger Country Communities funding is an investment in local infrastructure to improve the lives of residents and enhance the attractiveness of our region – this funding will help us do exactly that.”
Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW John Barilaro said the Stronger Country Communities Fund targeted smaller-sized projects that had the capacity to make a big difference to the lives of regional people.
“The NSW government is committed to supporting the people of regional NSW, by investing in the facilities, parks, halls and playgrounds they need, want and deserve,” Mr Barilaro said.
“The Stronger Country Communities fund is a once-in-a-generation investment and I’m excited for the people of regional NSW to start seeing these projects pop up all over the place.”
Applications for round two of funding will open in March 2018.
Further details on how to apply for funding can be found at www.nsw.gov.au/strongercountrycommunities.
