Narrandera Shire Council welcomes the announcement of funding by Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke MP, towards community projects throughout the Shire.

The third round of funding through NSW Government’s Stronger Country Communities Program received applications not only from Council but from residents as well, creating an opportunity for passion projects to be pursued by local community groups.

The seven successful projects include:

• $120,000 for the ‘Safe Travels - Barellan Footpath’ project – this will see a new concrete footpath to link the Community Health Centre and the Barellan & District War Memorial Club.
• $100,000 for Community Halls - this project aims to revitalise five local community halls with much needed infrastructure upgrades and minor works.
• $100,000 towards the Redevelopment of NIFNC clubrooms and changerooms at Narrandera Sportsground – this will replace the existing clubrooms and change rooms with new facilities including specific areas for junior and senior female players and officials, accessible bar and kitchen facilities and a covered spectator area.
• $69,209 for the Narrandera Bidgee Boxing Community Hub – this project will revitalise the old bar area at the show grounds with a community kitchen and dining area.
• $50,000 for the ‘Take a Bite into the Future Youth Food Van Project’ – this will involve the purchase of a fully equipped food caravan to be operated by the Narrandera Youth Advisory Council and give young people the opportunity to prepare and serve a variety of healthy foods in conjunction with Narrandera High School Food Technology class.
• $50,000 for the ‘Holding History: Parkside Cottage Museum’ project – this project aims to protect Narrandera’s history through installing CCTV, new display cases and some internal painting.
• $267,417 for the Barellan Tennis Courts project – this will involve court resurfaced, new lighting and fencing.

Deputy Mayor Cr David Fahey OAM said of the announcement, “Council and the entire Shire community are extremely grateful for this continued support from the NSW Government led by our Local Member Steph Cooke.

“We are really excited about this opportunity to deliver these worthwhile projects.”

Rounds One and Two of the funding program has previously seen major works completed at Marie Bashir Park, Barellan Sportsground Change rooms, the Barellan Aged Care Units, Lake Talbot Water Park, Narrandera Golf Club, Hankinson Park, Narrandera Bowling Club, Grong Grong Earth Park, Grong Grong Sports Club, the Uniting Church and the CRC Church around the Shire totalling $2.3 million to date.