NSW Treasurer Mike Baird and local MP Leslie Williams with Neil Black (centre). Neil is from the Rotary Club of Port Macquarie Sunrise who received $29,616 to be used for the construction of a pathway and viewing platform at the Tacking Point Lighthouse.
TWENTY local community groups were awarded a total of $300,000 in Community Building Partnership Grants during a presentation last Wednesday by NSW Treasurer, Mike Baird.
Member for Port Macquarie, Leslie Williams said the funding announcement was great news for 20 local community organisations and having Treasurer Mike Baird to present the cheques was an added bonus.
“The Community Building Partnerships Grants are a win-win for the community creating local construction jobs, increasing business opportunities and directly benefitting community groups as projects get underway,” Mrs Williams said.
“This year’s recipients come from throughout the Port Macquarie electorate with a diverse range of projects being funded and it will be exciting to see each of them come to fruition.
“During his visit to Port Macquarie, Treasurer Baird will also inspect the progress on the Endeavour Mental Health Clubhouse which is currently being built with Community Building Partnership funds from 2010,” Mrs Williams said.
Grants recipients
- Bonny Hills Progress Association: $35,233 to construct new toilet facilities and playground at Bonny Hills Hall Reserve.
- Camden Haven Meals on Wheels: $8,360 to install solar panels at Laurieton.
- Endeavour Mental Health: $20,000 to fit out the Endeavour Clubhouse kitchen.
- Hannam Vale Recreation Reserve: $4,540 to secure storage facilities at the Hannam Vale Recreation Reserve.
- Harrington Men’s Shed: $25,000 to construct a Men’s Shed at Harrington.
- Hastings Preschool and Long Day Care Centre: $10,000 to build an adventure playground and family meeting area.
- Hastings Women and Children’s Refuge: $16,440 to install solar panels at the refuge.
- Heart Support Australia, Port Macquarie-Hastings Branch: $10,000 to construct an ‘eco friendly’ walkway and exercise park at Port Macquarie.
- Kendall Dragon Boat Club: $11,528 to replace the roof on their amenities building at the Kendall Dragon Boat Club.
- Kendall Reserve Trust: $3,530 for insulation and air-conditioning of the Kendall School of Arts Hall.
- Life Education Port Macquarie: $5,750 for the purchase of a wheelchair lift to assist in the delivery of Life Education throughout the electorate.
- Lifeline Mid Coast: $11,800 installation of solar panels to their premises.
- Mid North Coast Maritime Museum: $8,527 to replace the roof on the Pilots Cottage Museum in Port Macquarie.
- Port Macquarie Cycling Club: $20,000 to reseal the current criterium track at the Port Macquarie Cycling Club.
- Port Macquarie Hastings U3A: $20,000 to upgrade their premises to provide educational and social facilities for the aged at St Agnes Lodge.
- Port Macquarie Kart Racing Club: $15,000 for the construction of a building to house their power generator, roof and benches for the tyre inflation area at the racetrack.
- Port Macquarie Rotary Club Community Centre: $19,000 co-funding for the stage one of the sealing of the driveway and car park at Hamilton Green.
- Rotary Club of Port Macquarie Sunrise: $29,616 to construct a pathway and viewing platform at the Tacking Point Lighthouse.
- Sailability Port Macquarie: $20,071 to purchase two sailing dinghies to their disability program.
- The Players Theatre: $5,605 to repair the roof and refurbish the kitchen of the Players Theatre in Port Macquarie.
