Stronger Communities Fund - Round Two and Major Projects

Published on 21 March 2017

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Federation Council will determine how to best invest the remaining $9.4 million dollars of the Stronger Communities Fund next month.

Council has received 36 applications for Round Two of the Stronger Community Grants which closed earlier this month. The applications total just over $1 million in funding requests, towards projects estimated at $2.1 million.

'We congratulate everyone for the hard work they have put into preparing their applications.' said Federation Council Administrator, Mike Eden. 

'The applications are of a high standard and quite diverse, with nine communities represented and projects ranging from wildlife protection and wetland developments to facility and equipment upgrades to historical restoration projects.' he said.

Council has also prepared 16 applications for consideration as part of the Major Projects Fund.  These projects are large scale priority infrastructure and services projects that aim to deliver long term economic and social benefits.

The applications total almost $11.3 million in funding requests towards projects estimated at $14.6 million.  Of these, $3.8 million has been requested for road improvements.  The projects being considered are listed below and a brief summary of each can be found in the attachment on this page. 

  1. Upgrade and construction of an All Abilities Adventure Playground at Purtle Park in Mulwala
  2. Renewal of Kyffins Reserve in Mulwala
  3. Design and Construction of a Skate Park in Howlong
  4. Upgrade to Tennis Courts in Howlong
  5. Upgrade and Renewal of Victoria Park in Urana
  6. Upgrade to Netball Tennis Courts in Urana
  7. Establishment of an RV Park at Oaklands
  8. Upgrade to the Sports Club Facilities in Rand
  9. Upgrade to Netball Tennis Courts in Coreen
  10. Upgrade to Skate Park in Corowa
  11. Upgrade to the Swimming Pool in Corowa
  12. Renewal of the RSL Playground in Corowa
  13. Renewal of Bangerang Park in Corowa
  14. Establishment of a Cinema in Corowa
  15. Establishment of a Cultural Trail across the Council
  16. Roads throughout the Council

 

Residents are invited to review the summary document of the major projects being considered and provide comments in writing by April 18, addressed to: 

The General Manager 
Federation Council  
PO Box 77 Corowa NSW 2646  
or email to: council@federationcouncil.nsw.gov.au

 

An independent panel will convene to review all the Round Two and Major Project applications early next month. They will be looking for strong projects that will build more vibrant, sustainable and inclusive local communities and deliver social, cultural, economic or environmental benefits. 

An outcome on successful projects will be announced at the May Council Meeting on May 16.

The Stronger Community Fund has been provided to Federation Council by the NSW Government. 

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