Member for Murray Austin Evans today announced Murray has received $6.4 million in funding to breathe life into local community projects as part of the NSW Government’s $200 million Stronger Country Communities fund.
Mr Evans said Murray River Council is set to benefit from over $2 million in funding. The money will be spent on projects at Moama Recreation Reserve, Moulamein Swimming Pool, Tooleybuc Recreation Reserve Amenities building, pontoons at both Barham and Tooleybuc, along with outdoor court upgrades at a number of recreation reserves across the council area.
“The NSW Government’s significant investment in the Murray electorate will provide residents with improved facilities the whole region can enjoy.
“This is fantastic news for Murray,” Mr Evans said.
“Our community has been calling out for upgrades to local facilities and I’m thrilled these can now be carried out.
“Stronger Country Communities funding is an investment in local infrastructure to improve the lives of residents and enhance the attractiveness of our region – this funding will help us do exactly that,” Mr Evans said.
Murray River Council Mayor, Cr Chris Bilkey welcomed the funding and said it will go a long way in helping deliver the services and infrastructure the local community needs now and into the future.
“All of these successful projects are initiatives that were put forward by our community with the view to enhance the attractiveness, liveability and vibrancy of the local area.”
“It’s great to be working in partnership with the NSW Government to help make these critical ventures come to fruition and we look forward to now delivering these projects to the community,” Cr Bilkey said.
The Stronger Country Communities fund is one of the six funds that make up the NSW Government’s $1.3 billion Regional Growth Fund, which is designed to improve economic growth and productivity through investment in regional communities.
Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW John Barilaro said the Stronger Country Communities Fund targets smaller-sized projects that nevertheless have the capacity to make a big difference to the lives of country people.
“The NSW Government is committed to supporting the people of regional NSW, by investing in the facilities, parks, halls and playgrounds they need, want and deserve,” Mr Barilaro said.
“The Stronger Country Communities fund is a once-in-a-generation investment and I’m excited for the people of regional NSW to start seeing these projects pop up all over the place,” he said.
Applications for Round Two of funding will open in March 2018 and further details can be found at www.nsw.gov.au/strongercountrycommunities