Local community organisations are being urged to apply for funding for infrastructure projects and programs, with the NSW Government allocating $3.5 million to the Central Coast region.
Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast and Member for Terrigal Adam Crouch said applications will be accepted from community organisations, Central Coast Council and Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council.
“A total of $3,537,518 has been specially allocated to our community through Round Four of the Stronger Country Communities Fund,” Mr Crouch said.
“50 per cent of this funding will be focused on female sports facilities and programs, to encourage greater participation and level the playing field for women and girls across all levels and codes of sport.
“Applications are also being accepted for a range of projects that improve local amenities, boost community morale and improve health and wellbeing.
“This is in addition to $9.9 million from the Stronger Country Communities Fund already delivered to the Central Coast for 22 projects over the past three years.”
Minister for Women Bronnie Taylor said providing facilities, particularly women’s changerooms, ensures all female athletes are supported from grassroots to elite level to participate in the widest range of sports, including once male dominated codes.
“Purpose-built facilities should be standard and not an exception, and better amenities will help address this barrier and encourage girls and women to participate in the sports and activities they enjoy and want to play,” Mrs Taylor said.
Applications for Round Four of the Stronger Country Communities Fund close on Friday, 25 June.
For more information, go to: www.nsw.gov.au/SCCF.
|
Funding recipient |
Project |
Funding amount |
|
Central Coast Council |
Regional play space at Sun Valley Reserve, Green Point |
$1,347,500 |
|
Central Coast Council |
Shared footpath/cycleway at Bungary Road, Norah Head |
$995,700 |
|
Central Coast Council |
Shared footpath/cycleway at Carrak Road, Kincumber |
$995,000 |
|
Central Coast Council |
Clubhouse upgrade at Adelaide Street Oval, Tumbi Umbi |
$908,616 |
|
Central Coast Council |
Creation of water park at Peninsula Leisure Centre, Woy Woy |
$850,000 |
|
Central Coast Council |
Amenities upgrade at Central Coast Stadium, Gosford |
$700,000 |
|
Central Coast Hockey, Wyong |
New artificial playing surface |
$639,149 |
|
Central Coast Council |
Shared footpath/cycleway at Tuggerawong Foreshore, Tuggerawong |
$542,269 |
|
Regional Youth Support Services, Gosford |
“Central Coast Youth Collective” project |
$436,689 |
|
Central Coast Council |
Upgrade of Terrigal BMX Track |
$300,000 |
|
Central Coast Community College, Ourimbah |
Creation of “Step Forward Learning Centre” |
$279,432 |
|
Central Coast Council |
Replacement of toilets and changerooms at The North Entrance Beach |
$260,000 |
|
Central Coast Council |
New clubhouse at Don Small Oval, Tacoma |
$259,000 |
|
Kincumber and District Neighbourhood Centre |
“Youth Base” project |
$255,984 |
|
Terrigal-Wamberal Junior Rugby League and Youth Club |
Infrastructure upgrades at Brendan Franklin Oval, Terrigal |
$250,000 |
|
Central Coast Council |
Upgrade of Terrigal Rotary Hall |
$229,350 |
|
Bateau Bay PCYC |
Youth music and creative opportunities program |
$150,164 |
|
Central Coast Council |
Refurbishment of Erina Library |
$145,244 |
|
Central Coast Council |
Community Facility air conditioning project (Coast-wide) |
$126,000 |
|
Live Life Get Active |
Healthier, happier and more connected community program (Coast-wide) |
$95,625 |
|
Maidens Brush Tennis and Sporting Club, Wyoming |
Upgrade of tennis courts |
$85,544 |
|
Youthsafe |
Progression to licensure for youth program (Coast-wide) |
$54,105 |
|
Total |
$9,905,371 |
|