Ballina MP Tamara Smith (Greens) today announced the electorate of Ballina has secured $330,000 in funding for a total of 19 projects through the NSW Government’s 2018 Community Building Partnership Program.
Ms Smith said the State government funds will ‘deliver much-needed improvements to local facilities including an outdoor space supporting people with a disability in Ballina, the repair and refurbishment of the Mullumbimby Gateway, a computer systems upgrade for the Brunswick Heads Visitor Centre, and weather protection for a children’s play area at Alstonville Public School’.
‘This is fantastic news for our region, this grassroots funding will directly help to create a more vibrant and inclusive local community with positive social, environmental and recreational outcomes,’ Ms Smith said.
‘I congratulate all the organisations that were successful in their application and look forward to seeing how these projects make a real difference for community groups in the area.’
The Community Building Partnership program has funded some 13,800 community projects since it commenced nearly a decade ago.
Projects funded
| Ewingsdale Community Hall and Progress Association Inc. | Ewingsdale Hall Upgrade and Sign | $7,500 | |
| The Northcott Society | Therapy and Outdoor Space Supporting People With Disability in Ballina | $15,000 | |
| Byron Bay High School P & C Assoc. | CAPAL Outdoor Learning Space | $30,000 | |
| The Scouts Association of Australia NSW Branch | Repair and Renovate Alstonville Scout Hall | $6,000 | |
| Tuckombil Landcare Inc. | Teven Memorial Park Development and Extension | $8,000 | |
| Brunswick Heads Public School P & C Assoc. | Construction of Outdoor Classroom and Community Space: The Green Room | $9,095 | |
| Northern Rivers Wildlife Carers Inc. | Flying Fox Release Aviary | $12,000 | |
| Alstonville Primary School P & C Assoc. | Weather Protection for Children’s Lower Play Area | $32,369 | |
| The Scouts Association of Australia NSW Branch | Construction of Dividing Wall, Privacy Memorabilia Wall and Shelving | $7,000 | |
| Alstonville Croquet Club Inc. | Establishing a Clubhouse | $20,000 | |
| Byron Bay Surf Life Saving Club Inc. | Byron Bay Surf Life Saving Club – Kitchen Refurbishment | $80,000 | |
| Brunswick Heads Tennis Club Inc. | Clubhouse Roof Replacement and Extension | $10,000 | |
| Richmond Valley Woodcrafters Club Inc. | Purchase Lucas Mobile Saw Mill Model 6-18, Ancillary Equipment Plant | $20,000 | |
| Surf Life Saving Far North Coast Branch Inc. | New All-Terrain Vehicle – Shelley Beach | $18,700 | |
| Ocean Shores Preschool Inc. | Painting Internal and External | $8,000 | |
| Mullumbimby Gateway Association Inc. | The Mullumbimby Gateway – Repair, Refurbish and Renew | $6,000 | |
| Ballina Outrigger Canoe Club | B.O.A.S.T. (Ballina Outrigger Athletic Senior Tribe) | $20,000 | |
| Brunswick Heads Chamber of Commerce Inc. | Computer Systems Upgrade For The Brunswick Heads Visitor Centre | $10,796 | |
| Byron Bay Community Association Inc. | The Coffee Box – An Innovative and Inspiring NFP Social Enterprise | $9,540 | |
| TOTAL | $330,000 | ||
