Conservation management plan

to honour veterans

The Gosford Memorial Park is one of 19 recipients across the state to receive a grant from the NSW Government from Round 2 of the 2023/24 Community War Memorials Fund, receiving $10,000 for the preparation of a Conservation Management Plan.

19 June 2024

 

MINISTER for Veterans, David Harris announced earlier this month the grants awarded to the successful applicants for projects that will support war memorials in communities across NSW.

 

“It is wonderful to announce this funding, which will be used for important projects around the state. Our communities are proud of their military history, and local war memorials are a vital part of our culture enabling us to reflect on over 100 years of our veterans’ service and sacrifice,” Mr Harris said.

 

Twenty-eight applications from 23 Local Government Areas were received for assessment during this round, which closed on 11 February.

 

“A total of $150,496.65 was awarded to local councils, RSL sub-Branches and community groups, with grants ranging from $2,000 to $15,000 to fund conservation projects in 13 state electorates in both metropolitan and regional areas,” Mr Harris added.

 

Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch congratulated Central Coast Council for receiving the funding to assist in the preparation of a Conservation Management Plan for the Gosford Memorial Park.

 

“Our community today is thankful for the sacrifices made by current serving members and past servicemen and servicewomen and their families," Ms Tesch said.

 

 

"We will never forget those who have served our nation.

 

"This grant funding will help to ensure that our war memorials continue to stand proud in our community as a reminder of the contributions made to our nation and its military history for years to come.”

 

Round 1 of the 2024/25 grant program is currently open and closes on 24 July 2024.

 

“I encourage any community group or ex-service organisation on the Central Coast to review the condition of our war memorials and to apply for funding for any conservation work that is needed,” Ms Tesch added.

 

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