Member for Ballina Tamara Smith has announced $447,808 in funding for 18 new community infrastructure projects through the NSW government’s 2025 Community Building Partnership Program (CBP).
The Ballina MP has assisted more than 100 community organisations and delivered nearly $4 million in grants through this program since being elected in 2015.
‘These community based grants supply a much-needed source of funding for grassroots projects and organisations that are so often doing the heavy lifting in terms of providing social supports,’ said Ms Smith.
‘We know that this program adds value to the work that community based, not-for-profit organisations do to improve the lives of people and the quality of our natural environment.
‘I congratulate all of the organisations that were successful in their application and look forward to seeing the positive social, environmental and recreational outcomes in our community,’ she said.
‘The next round opens in September, contact my office if you would like more information or visit the Community Building Partnership website: nsw.gov.au/cbp.
Full list of successful projects in the Ballina electorate for the latest round
- Byron Community Centre Ltd: Kitchen, Laundry and Storage upgrades for Fletcher Street Cottage – $30,732
- Volunteer Marine Rescue NSW: Berth for New Rescue Vessel – $22,000
- Ocean Shores Country Club Ltd: Shade cloth replacement and seating – $21,167
- One Vision Productions Pty Ltd: Mobile Hub for First Nations Youth – $68,800
- Byron Environment Centre Inc: Repair and restoration of boardwalk at Cumbebin Wetlands – $21,555
- Queer Family Inc: Community transport for geographically isolated people, as well as young, vulnerable and disabled people to essential programs – $30,000
- Mullumbimby Ex-Services Club Ltd: Shade and scoreboard restoration – $17,798
- Ballina Masonic Centre Incorporated: Solar battery installation – $57,968
- OzFish Unlimited Limited: Fish habitat restoration trailer – $12,200
- Bay FM Community Radio Inc: Upgrade of Studio 2 – $21,198
- Fripp Oval Sports Club Inc: Amenities block refurbishment – $17,600
- Alstonville Tennis Club Inc: Accessibility improvement – $19,400
- Suffolk Park Tennis Courts: Shade and Seating – $16,984
- Brunswick Byron Netball Association Incorporated: PA system – $14,131
- NSW RFSA on behalf of Main Arm Rural Fire Brigade: Equipment for new fire station –$19,500
- The Corporate Trustees of the Diocese of Grafton: Accessible pathways for the community –$10,000
- Bangalow Public School Parents and Citizens Association: Shade sails for the playground area – $30,000
- Brunswick Heads Public School P&C Association: Native edible garden and outdoor kitchen – $16,775.
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