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The refurbishment of the Knox Park carpark in Murwillumbah to improve access to the CBD and Knox Park is one of the projects getting funds. Photo supplied.

Tweed Shire Council today announced more than $3.75 million in Federal Government grants for 10 infrastructure projects in the area.

The projects are being supported by funding from the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program Phase 2.

In announcing the funding, Member for Richmond Justine Elliot said that as the local federal MP I’m proud to be delivering this federal funding for our region. ‘Congratulations to Tweed Shire Council for securing these important grants. They will make a vital difference in building and upgrading community projects throughout the Tweed Shire.’

Mayor of Tweed Chris Cherry welcomed the funding that will support community initiatives across the Tweed.

‘These projects were nominated by Council so it’s fantastic that they’ve all been backed by the Federal Government, and now we have the finances in place we can start delivering these schemes for the enjoyment of residents and visitors.

‘There is funding for projects spread throughout the Tweed – from Bray Park to Banora Point and from Chillingham to all along the Tweed Coast.’

The projects allocated funding are:

  • Refurbishment of coastal access tracks and stairs on the Tweed Coast ($369,537)
  • Creation of fully fenced off-leash dog parks at Bray Park and Banora Point ($250,000)
  • Refurbishment of the Knox Park carpark in Murwillumbah to improve access to the CBD and Knox Park ($620,000)
  • Replacement of the public toilet in Tyalgum with a new centrally-located facility that has improved access ($170,000)
  • Upgrade to the Chillingham tennis courts with an opportunity to create a multipurpose court ($290,000)
  • Renewal of koala fencing and koala alert road markings at various sites on Round Mountain Road and Terranora Road ($100,000)
  • Refurbishment of the Stan Sercombe Oval grandstand in Murwillumbah ($400,000)
  • Refurbishment of marine transport assets, primarily the timber jetties at Dry Dock Road, Crystal Waters Drive, Kennedy Drive boat ramp and Dry Dock Park ($500,000)
  • River revetment work to protect Tweed Valley Way near Tumbulgum to prevent erosion and improve fish habitats ($600,000)
  • Repairs to 70 metres of revetment wall at The Anchorage on Keith Compton Drive, Tweed Heads ($460,000).

Council has started consultation with the community on several of these projects. For more information, visit www.yoursaytweed.com.au

All projects are set to be completed by the end of the year.


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2 COMMENTS

  1. Murwillumbah’s Knox Park car park need is desperate. The potholes are now so big that some drivers are mistaking them for an entry to an underground car park. 😉

  2. I do not think an off leash dog park is needed. Some dogs are naturally aggressive towards other dogs. And this would be a situation which would arise eventually.

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