Twenty-three community projects in the Clarence and Richmond Valleys have been successful in securing funding under the latest round of the popular NSW Nationals in the state government’s Community Building Partnership program.
“There is a total of $300,000 split between local not-for-profit groups focussed on areas as diverse as Indigenous Australians, seniors, sports, people with disabilities, recreation to name a few,” NSW Nationals Member for Clarence Chris Gulaptis has announced.
“This is a really effective use of taxpayer money because most community groups value-add with in-kind labour and skills.”
Mr Gulaptis said the NSW Nationals in the state government were investing in infrastructure projects that deliver positive social, environmental and recreational outcomes while promoting community participation, inclusion and cohesion.
The projects are:
- Rotary Club of Grafton Midday – Installation of park furniture near new Grafton Bridge
- The Mend and Make Do Crew – New community workshop space at Nymboida
- Nungera Cooperative Society – Youth Group bus
- Grafton Ngerrie Local Aboriginal Land Council – Solar panel project at offices
- Grafton Jacaranda Festival – Festival marquee
- Cowper Brushgrove Parent and Citizen Association – Sensory garden project
- Grafton Dog Obedience Club – New clubhouse
- Ulmarra Parent and Citizen Association – New shed and BBQ area
- Grafton Ghosts Junior Rugby League Club – New mower & whipper snipper
- Lawrence Historical Society – Wheelchair access to the Lawrence Museum
- Coldstream Community Preschool – Installation of solar panels at Preschool
- Lower Clarence Tennis Association – Lighting upgrade
- Coutts Crossing Coronation Hall – Upgrade to kitchen and installation of solar panels
- Baryulgil Fine Flower Campdraft – Canteen flooring refurbishment
- Third Sector Australia – Installation of air conditioning at Casino Oak Centre
- Richmond Valley Council – Fairy Hill Hall kitchen & supper room upgrade
- Casino Community Men’s Shed – Installation of welding fumes extractor in metalwork area
- Coraki Country Womens Association – Completion of kitchen/bathroom upgrade
- Richmond Valley Council – New swing set for Coraki Riverside Park playground
- Koinonia Ministeries – New roof over commercial kitchen/dining area in hall at Evans Head
- St Mark’s Anglican Church Casino – Electrical upgrade in main Church hall
- Casino Mini Railway – New security system at historical railway site
- Windara Communities – New minibus for people with a disability
