THE state government will soon accept applications to fund infrastructure projects valued at between $100,000 and $1 million in Lake Macquarie and Central Coast communities.
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The local councils, businesses and community groups can apply for the funding as part of the government’s Stronger Country Communities Fund.
The government will also consider funding projects valued at more than $1 million when financial co-contributions are made.
Parliamentary Secretary for the Hunter and Central Coast, Scot MacDonald, urged locals to start considering nominations for community infrastructure projects for funding.
Applications open on September 20 and close on October 18.
“The Stronger Country Communities Fund will build new parks, playgrounds and pathways and refurbish local schools, health facilities, community centres, and libraries for rural and regional communities,” Mr MacDonald said.
“This funding will realise projects that the community needs and wants, making them even more vibrant places to live and work.
“Although councils will submit all applications to the fund, community groups are strongly encouraged to identify proposals that meet local aspirations and ensure their local councils are aware of their interest in accessing this funding.”
He said the Stronger Country Communities Fund was a “once-in-a-generation investment” in facilities and services for towns and regional centres.
The Stronger Country Communities Fund is part of the state government’s $1.3 billion Regional Growth Fund announced as part of the 2017-18 State Budget.
Visit nsw.gov.au/strongercountrycommunities for more information.
