Dozens of sports grounds, community halls, theatres and cultural centres from Broken Hill to Bellingen, Camden to Carathool, Fairfield to Forbes will share in more than $6.15 million in funding to upgrade their facilities under the latest round of the Minns Labor Government's Infrastructure Grants Program.
A total of 37 projects will receive support in this second round of the program for the 2024/25 financial year, building on the $6.44 million delivered to fund 46 projects in July 2024.
The Infrastructure Grants Program is made possible by ClubGrants Category 3, a fund which directs profits from registered clubs' gaming machines into community projects, while clubs receive a tax concession in return.
Since 2013, more than 880 community projects have been awarded $152 million under the funding program.
Projects supported in this latest funding round include:
- $250,000 for the fit-out of the BCF Mobile Food Vans for the Bill Crews Charitable Trust. The foundation's mobile services operate across Sydney offering food and crisis support for disadvantaged community members
- $200,000 for the construction of the Winhanga-durinya-dhuray, Wambuul Memorial Garden by Bathurst Regional Council, including the commissioning of a public artwork along the Wambuul-Macquarie River to celebrate the continued role and resilience of the Wiradyuri people
- $300,000 for the installation of LED lighting on playing fields for the Kurri Kurri Minor Rugby League club to enhance safety and allow for night games and events
- $168,667 for an upgrade to the Southern Life Church Hall used by the Southcoast Health and Sustainability Alliance to help the hall serve as a heatwave and bushfire haven during extreme weather.
For the complete list of Infrastructure Grants Program recipients, visit www.nsw.gov.au/grants-and-funding/clubgrants-category-3-fund/clubgrants-infrastructure-sport
Minister for Gaming and Racing David Harris said:
"It's so pleasing to see this round of Infrastructure Grants go to a large number of worthy groups who are working hard for their communities in such a variety of ways across the state.
"ClubGrants Category 3 improves large community infrastructure projects that bring people together, helps them prepare for and recover from disasters, and promotes participation in sport, recreation and the arts.
"It's particularly pleasing to see there was a big boost in the number of arts and culture applications this financial year, resulting in $1.6 million being delivered to 13 community organisations including Outback Arts and the Young People Theatre Newcastle this round.
"I am also pleased to see two community groups - the Trangie Local Aboriginal Land Council and Walgett Aboriginal Medical Service Limited - projects that specifically address Closing The Gap targets.
"Congratulations to all the successful applicants, I look forward to seeing your completed infrastructure works and the impacts they have on your local communities."
