$300,000 for community projects around The Entrance

Member for The Entrance David Mehan presents the cheque to Long Jetty Over 50s for Leisure and Learning staff

The electorate of The Entrance has secured $300,000 in funding for a total of 11 projects through the NSW Government’s 2023 Community Building Partnership (CBP) Program.

The funds will deliver much-needed improvements to local facilities including a shade cover for Bateau Bay Public School, the upgrade of the clubhouse kitchen at Ourimbah Tennis Club and an auditorium renovation for the Long Jetty Over 50s for Leisure and Learning.

The CBP program has funded more than 19,700 community projects since it commenced in 2009.

The successful projects in The Entrance electorate for the 2023 round are: Doggie Dates NSW, $6,920 for a storage shed and shelving; Ourimbah Tennis Club, $16,000 for upgrading the clubhouse kitchen; Bateau Bay Public School P&C, $46,930 for a shade cover; Sunnyfield, $8,000 for the Going Solar project at Killarney Vale; Lisarow Ourimbah Cricket Club, $14,000 for nets refurbishment; Central Coast Lapidary Club, $7,150 to repaint the exterior of the clubhouse; Long Jetty Over 50s for Leisure and Learning, $16,000 for auditorium renovation; The Entrance and District Cricket Club; $100,000 for the Jubilee Oval multipurpose room; KU Children’s Services, $5,000 for a hydraulic nappy change table; Lisarow Public School P&C, $10,000 for installation of a shade structure; and Niagara Park Public School P&C, $70,000 for fixed playground equipment.

Member for The Entrance David Mehan said the funds would enable organisations to implement projects addressing the community’s needs, enhance public spaces and provide for better social, environmental, and recreational outcomes.

“I congratulate all the organisations that were successful in their application and look forward to seeing how these projects make a real difference for our community,” he said.

“Organisations who are interested in the 2024 round are encouraged to sign up for alerts about the CBP program to ensure they are notified when information about the next round is confirmed.”