Trangie, Tomingley and Narromine are set to benefit under the Narromine Shire Drought Community Program.
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The Narromine Shire Council has allocated $110 000 of the $1 million funding to its Community and Economic Stimulus grants program, which was announced in December 2018.
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The program is for capital works programs put forward by community groups and organisations. Applicants were invited to apply for up to $20 000 to undertake each project.
Out of the 20 projects submitted 12 had their funding confirmed.
Projects include:
- $17,000 for upgrades to the Mungery Recreation Reserve hall exterior
- $2870 for the installation of a disabled ramp at the Trangie USMC
- $7226 for 20 metres of synthetic grass and 60 litres of contact adhesive for the Trangie Bowling Club
- $8000 allocated for Trangie Community Connections for a disability access barbecue for small groups
- $4050 allocated to the Narromine Rotary Club for a 40 foot container to store tools, equipment and parts for the Wetlands
- $8000 allocated to the Narromine Pony Club to connect the clubhouse and storage shed to electricity from the main board at the showground's main building
- $6500 allocated to the Narromine Junior Jets to upgrade the Noel Powell Oval canteen installing an exhaust fan
- $17,400 to provide upgrades to the existing playground installing a landscape garden with vines and a cottager garden at the Narromine Christian School
- $15,000 to repair the existing furniture for the community and tourists who will use the camping and caravaning facilities at the Tomingley Picnic Race Club
- $10,000 allocated to the Narromine High School to have the building restored and converted to a school and community wellbeing hub.
- $11,152 for the R and M Squash courts in Narormine
- $2801 allocated to the Macquarie Yabbies Swim Club for a starter system
Community groups and organisations have been informed of their successful outcome, with all projects required to be completed by May 31, 2019.
"We would like to thank the Australian Government for their continued support of our community through the Drought Communities Program," Phil Johnston, Acting General Manager of Narromine Shire Council said.
"It is a welcome initiative during this difficult and prolonged drought and will allow the funds to go back into our community to support local businesses and people.
"Utilising this funding forms part of our commitment to develop and build partnerships with state and federal governments, industry and community organisations to foster development and delivery of community services and emerging business sectors, as outlined in our Community Strategic Plan."
