Funding for community

partnership projects

State electorates across the Central Coast have each secured $300,000 in funding for various projects through the NSW Government’s 2023 Community Building Partnership (CBP) Program.

12 June 2023

 

THE State Government funds will deliver much-needed improvements to local facilities including a shade cover for Bateau Bay Public School, the upgrade of the Club House Kitchen at Ourimbah Tennis Club and an auditorium renovation for the Long Jetty Over 50’s for Leisure and Learning Inc.

 

The CBP program has funded more than 19,700 community projects since it commenced in 2009.

 

The full list of successful projects in The Entrance electorate for the 2023 round are:

Member for The Entrance, David Mehan MP said, “This funding will allow for local organisations to implement projects that address our community’s needs, enhance public spaces and provide for better social, environmental, and recreational outcomes.

 

“I congratulate all the organisations that were successful in their application and look forward to seeing how these projects make a real difference for our community."

 

The electorate of Swansea secured $300,000 in funding for a total of 11 projects through the NSW Government’s 2023 Community Building Partnership Program.

 

The full list of successful projects in the Hunter electorate for the 2023 round are:

 

• Manno Men’s Shed Incorporated: Men’s Shed extension to provide a safe passive work area - $74,460

 

• Belmont North Preschool Incorporated: installation of solar panels - $17,750

 

• UCA - St Luke's Belmont: air conditioning of the gathering area - $10,000

 

• The Girl Guide Association of NSW: Redhead fence, gate, and floors - $8,119

 

• Swansea Belmont Surf Life Saving Club Incorporated: upgrades to clubhouse security and installation of AED for community safety - $20,119

 

• Gwandalan Public School P&C Association Incorporated: Gwandalan Public School outdoor fitness centre - $36,756

 

• Valentine Eleebana Cricket Club Incorporated: extend Croudace Bay cricket net run-ups - $27,126

 

• Northlakes Public School P&C Association: sensory play area - $50,000

 

• Belmont Swansea United Football Club Limited: new PA System - $27,500

 

• NSW RFSA on behalf of Gwandalan-Summerland Point Brigade: upgrades to community entrance - $12,000

 

• Belmont Public School P & C Association: electronic signboard for Belmont Public School - $16,170

 

Member for Swansea, Yasmin Catley said, “The State Government funds will deliver much-needed improvements to local facilities including upgrades to local Rural Fire Brigade facilities and surf clubs.

 

“This grassroots funding will help create a more vibrant and inclusive local community with positive social, environmental, and recreational outcomes.

 

“I congratulate all the organisations that were successful in their application and look forward to seeing how these projects make a difference to community groups in the area.”

 

The electorate of Wyong received $300,000 in funding for a total of 10 projects.

 

David Harris Member for Wyong said, “The State Government funds will deliver much-needed improvements to local facilities including lighting and kitchen upgrades, refurbishment of decking, new exercise equipment, club infrastructure and a vehicle to assist volunteers.

 

“This is fantastic news for Wyong electorate.

 

“This grassroots funding will directly help create a more vibrant and inclusive local community with positive social, environmental and recreational outcomes.”

 

“I congratulate all the organisations that were successful in their application and look forward to seeing how these projects make a real difference for community groups in the area,” Mr Harris said.

 

The full list of successful projects in the Wyong electorate for the 2023 round are:

 

• Warnervale Public School P & C Assoc.

 

• Central Coast Dragon Boat Club Inc.

 

• Wyong Creek Literary Institute Inc.

 

• Wyong Family History Group Inc.

 

• The Trustee for the Salvation Army (NSW) Property Trust

 

• Toukley Rugby League Football Inc.

 

• Tuggerah Lake Reserve Land Manager

 

• Volunteer Marine Rescue NSW

 

• Wyong Men's Shed Inc.

 

• The Bikers Hand Inc.

 

Organisations who are interested in the 2024 round are encouraged to sign up for alerts about the CBP program to ensure they are notified when information about the next round is confirmed.