Expansion of the Stronger Country Communities Fund Promised

Over the past five years, the Stronger Country Communities Fund has delivered more than 2,500 grassroots projects benefiting every regional Local Government Area in the state.

Now the Liberal-Nationals NSW State Government has announced that if re-elected, it will commit a further $90 million to the Stronger Country Communities Fund.

Yass Valley community projects funded under previous rounds include:

• Gundaroo Park playground shade
• Murrumbateman Recreation Precinct tennis courts lighting upgrade
• Yass Lawn Tennis Club Courts
• Sutton community oval grounds upgrade
• Lighting upgrade for Joe O'Connor Park in Yass
• Yass Valley Community Centre upgrade
• Victoria Park Skate Park Extension in Yass
• Murrumbateman Recreation Ground, amenities, sports storage shed and irrigation.

Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole said the further $90 million commitment would take the total investment in the fund to three quarters of a billion dollars.

“Everywhere I go, people tell me about the big difference these Stronger Country Communities projects make to everyday life - whether it’s a new playground that kids love, a new community hall, upgrades to the main street or programs that make living in the regions even better,” Mr Toole said.

“We aren’t just building playgrounds and sporting ovals; we’re building communities to be proud of.

“It’s the little things that make a big difference to the way we all work, live, play and do business, and the Government is delivering the projects that make a difference to everyday life right across regional NSW.

For more information, visit: https://www.nsw.gov.au/regional-nsw/programs-and-grants/regional-growth-fund/stronger-country-communities-fund

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• Community
• Government Grants / Funding