The Country Women’s Association’s (CWA) Umina Beach branch has been awarded nearly $50,000 to boost accessibility at their community hall.
The local branch received $49,500 to construct new accessible bathrooms, a ramp and new hall entry after their bid was successful in the 2021 Community Building Partnership (CBP) program.
The construction work will allow members of the community to access the hall, with the ability to assist all community members during local natural disasters.
Branch secretary, Margaret Key, says the project is an important change to the hall.
“The construction of the ramp and accessible toilet means it will be much easier for everyone in the community to enter the hall and use the toilet facilities,” Key said.
“We want to provide a great space with low cost and full accessibility, this grant has allowed us to achieve that.
“We’re so grateful of Liesl’s support and hope to see her joining the Branch sometime soon!”
Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, visited the CWA to announce the successful bid and congratulate its members.
“This grant will make this long-awaited development possible and much needed for the members of our local CWA, improving accessibility for everyone is vital for our community,” Tesch said.
“Congratulations to the amazing women involved with this important project, your continual service to the community in times of need does not go unrecognised and we are so appreciative of the work you do.”
Branch member ‘Jenny’ encouraged locals to get involved.
“The CWA Umina Branch is fantastic, I’ve made a lot of friends who I get to see every week and I look forward to making more – come along and join us! We meet every second Wednesday of the month starting at 10am,” Jenny said.
Maisy Rae