Local organisations will share in $150,000 worth of grants for community building projects across the South Coast, Member for Gilmore, Fiona Phillips has announced today.

The Stronger Communities Programme provides essential funding to local community groups and councils for projects that improve community participation and contribute to vibrant communities.

Kiama Tennis Club, who joined with Mrs Phillips to make the announcement, has received over $7,000 to replace the artificial grass courts. The completed project will help improve the safety and enjoyment of local and visiting players in time for the return of tourists in June. 

A total of 16 projects between Kiama and Moruya have been funded under the program, including a cultural yarning circle, the purchase of safety equipment for a local surf club, improving community infrastructure and creating a lasting memorial for local heroes. 

Mrs Phillips said she is thrilled to be delivering fantastic projects like this for the local community.

“The South Coast has experienced a harrowing year that has impacted our community like never before, so I am thrilled to be announcing so many wonderful projects today,” Fiona Phillips said.

Exactly one year after her election as Member for Gilmore, Fiona Phillips said she was pleased to be delivering positive local projects that will benefit so much of the community.

“We have a long way to go in our recovery from the bushfires and COVID-19, so these projects will really strengthen our community ties and help us get back on our feet,”

“We know that many local groups struggle to fund these types of purchases, particularly in hard economic times. I am really pleased to deliver funding for so many great projects,” she said.

“I want to sincerely thank all our local community groups for everything they have done to care for others during the bushfires – I have heard so many stories of our true community spirit and it makes me so proud to be part of the South Coast,” Mrs Phillips said.

Funding has been granted to: