Funding through the Community Building Partnership Program will support 28 projects across Port Macquarie-Hastings | Port Macquarie News

Local organizations in Port Macquarie-Hastings have secured funding of nearly $ 400,000 for a total of 28 projects.

The Port Macquarie branch of the St Vincent De Paul Society received $ 20,000 to install solar panels in their community center.

“These solar panels will allow us to operate the air conditioner for our volunteers who sort out the clothes and items donated in the center,” said Christine Coorey, president of the Port Macquarie St Vincent De Paul branch.

Mid North Coast Fire Restoration Group President Donald Davidson said the funding they received will go towards building an accessible unisex washroom for their new Mid North Coast Fire Museum.

“The $ 10,000 will help us build toilets for the site. Our new museum will have all of the local firefighting history and having accessible toilets will make it easier to visit the museum,” he said. he declares.

Port Macquarie MP Leslie Williams said state government funds will help make much-needed improvements to local facilities.

“This is great news for our region,” she said.

“This local funding will directly help create a more vibrant and inclusive local community with positive social, environmental and recreational outcomes.

Ms Williams congratulated all of the organizations that received their applications during a morning tea Monday, November 22.

“I can’t wait to see how these projects will make a real difference to community groups in the region.

The full list of successful candidates and projects in the Port Macquarie electorate is as follows:

• Surf Life Saving Mid North Coast – $ 8,000 to purchase a trailer to transport emergency equipment
• Mid North Coast Maritime Museum – $ 33,748 for security fencing as well as installation of disabled toilets and kitchenette plumbing
• Seaworthiness – $ 6,000 to purchase a new dinghy
• Horseback riding for people with disabilities – $ 5,320 to install a shade awning
• Mid North Coast Fire Restoration Group – $ 10,000 to build an accessible unisex toilet
• Herons Creek Public School P&C Group – $ 17,512 to install sun protected seats
• Friends of Kooloonbung Creek Nature Park – $ 15,000 to upgrade 50 meters of boardwalk
• Careflight – $ 10,400 for essential medical equipment to transport patients
• Upper Lansdowne Memorial Hall – $ 14,725 to replace rotten frames and siding
• United Hospital Auxiliary Camden Haven Branch – $ 12,900 to replace worn flooring
• Société St Vincent De Paul – $ 20,000 to install solar panels at the Community Center
• Port Macquarie Aspect School – $ 10,000 for classroom repairs
• Hastings River District Junior Cricket – $ 5,040 to buy a new reel mower
• Port Macquarie Community Garden – $ 5,000 to replace wooden garden beds
• ACES Inc – $ 15,500 to renovate the aquatherapy pool
• Hastings Valley Motor Cycle Club – $ 40,000 to replace three blocks of amenities
• Oxley Region Amateur Radio Club – $ 6,800 to power an amateur radio repeater site at Telegraph Point
• Uniting – $ 9,471 to install two shade sails in social and affordable housing
• Liberty Domestic and Family Violence Specialists Services – $ 5,600 to install solar panels
• Johns River Community Hall and Reserve – $ 12,999 to build a safe and secure storage shed to house a riding mower
• Harrington Lions Club – $ 9,842 to repair and repaint 13 wooden bollards
• Moorland Public School P&C – $ 15,000 to build a roof on the sand pit
• Gowrie NSW – $ 13,000 to install a kitchenette
• Hastings Valley Mountain Bike Riders – $ 17,160 to build a new bridge to safely cross a creek
• Port Macquarie Sporting Shooters – $ 39,000 to build a disabled toilet block and shower
• Lorne Rural Fire Service – $ 15,000 for the station set-up and hangar
• Port Macquarie Hastings Legacy – $ 15,000 to re-roof three units

The Community Building Partnership program has funded more than 16,000 community projects since its launch in 2009.

In 2022, there will be an additional $ 400,000 to be allocated to each electorate. Applications will be open for the 2022 program early next year.

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