Member for Gilmore, Fiona Phillips MP is delighted that 17 local organisations have taken a share in $134,500 worth of grants for community projects in our region through the Stronger Communities Programme Round 8.
The Stronger Communities Programme provides essential funding to local community groups and councils for projects that improve community participation and contribute to vibrant communities.
These grants will benefit the community in all sorts of wonderful ways.
Marine Rescue NSW Batemans Bay unit will use $17,000 in funding to upgrade the Marine Rescue facility, including an updated training room.
Kiama Table Tennis Club will use $3,000 in funding to purchase new equipment to cater for their growing membership.
North Shoalhaven Meals on Wheels – Jervis Bay and Districts Service will use $5,000 in funding to construct a new covered area and vegetable preparation area.
A total of 17 projects between Kiama and Tuross Head have been funded under the program, including community gardens, sporting facilities, training and facility improvements, upgrades to community infrastructure and creating and improving important community memorials.
Mrs Phillips said she is thrilled to be delivering fantastic projects like this for the local community.
“It really is a delight to be able to fund projects that bring so much joy and benefit our communities,” Fiona said.
“I absolutely love seeing the initiative and drive of local people, I’m consistently impressed with community projects and ideas – there really are so many wonderful things going on in our community,” Fiona said.
“Having spent time talking with volunteers from these organisations, I know it can be a struggle to fund these types of purchases, and I know these organisations make a little bit of funding go a long way. I look forward to seeing the positive impact these grants will have on local people,” Fiona said.
“I want to sincerely thank all our local community groups for everything they do to keep our community active, connected and safe - it makes me so proud to live in our region,” Fiona concluded.
Funding has been granted to:
|
Organisation |
Funding purpose |
Amount |
|
Country Women's Association Jamberoo Branch |
Purchase of up to date Audio Visual equipment. |
$3,000 |
|
Boomerang Meeting Place Inc |
Solar Power for Men’s Shed. |
$16,000 |
|
Tuross Community Garden Inc |
Installation of another storage tank to catch and store rainwater. |
$3,000 |
|
Tomakin Community Association Inc |
Tomakin Basketball Halfcourt Upgrade |
$18,000 |
|
The Flagstaff Group |
Funding of program to teach individuals living with disability to prepare for bushfires and other natural disasters. |
$8,000 |
|
Sussex Inlet & District Chamber of Commerce |
New bike and walking path from Swan Haven to the Sussex Inlet Public School. |
$16,500 |
|
North Shoalhaven Meals on Wheels - Jervis Bay and Districts Service |
Construction of covered area for new freezer, and a vegetable preparation area. |
$5,000 |
|
Moruya RSL Sub Branch |
Gardens for the base of a monument depicting Australian Military Forces sacrifices since Federation. |
$3,500 |
|
Marine Rescue NSW Batemans Bay Unit |
Upgraded training room, kitchen and workshop facilities at the Batemans Bay Marine Rescue facility. |
$17,000 |
|
Long Beach and Maloneys Beach Residents |
Promoting horticulture through a community garden. |
$3,500 |
|
Kiama Table Tennis Club Inc |
Purchase of new equipment to cater for the growing membership. |
$5,000 |
|
Gerringong Golf Club |
Fuel Storage Bunded Tanks to improve players experience on the course. |
$17,500 |
|
Friends Of Peace Park Kiama -- Illawarra Rose Society |
Planting and maintenance of flowers. |
$4,000 |
|
Culburra Dolphins RLFC |
Replacing canteen whitegoods to help volunteers carry out duties more effectively. |
$2,500 |
|
Callala Bay Progress Hall Management Committee |
Purchase of a 48V battery ride on lawn mower. |
$2,500 |
|
Burrill Lake Community Association |
Equipment to maintain Barker Reserve. |
$4,000 |
|
Shoalhaven Heads Native Botanic Garden |
Updated signs for the Botanic Garden. |
$5,000 |
|
$134,500 |
