Nineteen local projects will share in $400,000 of funding for community infrastructure committed to rebuilding NSW and creating local jobs thanks to the NSW Government’s Community Building Partnership program.
Member for Gosford Mr Holstein said he was delighted the NSW Premier Mike Baird announced the roll out of these local projects as part of over 1,500 throughout NSW. “There was a strong level of interest from the community for the available funds, with almost 3,000 applications received across NSW,” said Mr Holstein.
“Local businesses and construction jobs will benefit when this community infrastructure is built. “The NSW Government is getting on with the job ensuring a stronger and better Gosford as part of our plan to rebuild NSW.
Local projects to receive funding include: $34,000 to Central Coast Alternative Care Group to renovate South Woy Woy Progress Hall; $13,000 to Sunnyfield to renovate ensuite bathrooms for disability access at McCabe House; $16,900 to Woy Woy Football Club for an all-weather area at Austin Butler Oval for volunteer protection; $27,300 to Kariong Neighbourhood Centre for an outdoor play area; $52,000 to Coast Shelter for the construction of a Gosford Community Men’s Shed; $13,600 to Umina Beach PCYC for replacement of damaged carpets and new guttering drainage in their main building; over $130,000 to Gosford Council on a dollar for dollar basis for various projects including the Hylton Moore Sportsground amenities upgrade, Kariong Child Care Centre awning replacement, Woy Woy Lions Park playground upgrade and a new kitchen for Kariong Youth Centre; $25,000 to the Pearl Beach Progress Association for the creation of the Pearl Beach Community Precinct area; and $7,300 to The Rhythm Hut for air conditioning to assist in maintaining a comfortable temperature for those community groups who utilise the facility.
“Since 2011 it’s been a privilege to support community projects that make a real difference to the Gosford and Peninsula community worth over $1 million,” said Mr Holstein. “I look forward to seeing the benefits of these local projects as they are undertaken and more importantly put into use. “Mike Baird and the NSW Government understand the importance of community infrastructure grants while we roll out a record $61.5 billion on infrastructure over four years on projects such as the West Gosford intersection, the redevelopment of Gosford Hospital and the Woy Woy Rd upgrade. “The NSW Liberals and Nationals also have a clear plan to unlock an additional $20 billion for infrastructure if re-elected in March 2015 for schools, hospitals, public transport, sports and culture, roads and regional water that will rebuild NSW,” Mr Holstein said.
Media release,
17 Dec 2014
Chris Holstein MP