RUSSELL Vale Public School will receive a new garden and farm shade cover as part of State Government funding for 14 infrastructure projects in the Keira Electorate.

The Community Building Partnership program has funded more than 22,400 community projects since it commenced in 2009.

Local not-for-profit community organisations and councils were eligible to apply for grants ranging from $10,000 to $100,000, with up to $450,000 allocated per electorate.

The $41 million program ensures local organisations and councils across the state have the facilities to support more vibrant and inclusive communities.

This year, the CBP grants will help bring to life a variety of projects across the Keira electorate, including access to the internet for Jeera women’s refuge, road improvements to the Rhododendron Gardens, security improvements to Fairy Meadow Anglican Church and a LED lighting & controller unit upgrade for Corrimal Tennis Club,

The list of successful projects in the Keira and Heathcote electorates include:

Keira:

• Illawarra Rhododendron and Rainforest Gardens Inc – Access road replacement and mobility ramp
• Wollongong City Council – Upgrades to Aristo Park playground, Mount Ousley.           
• Illawarra Community FM Broadcasters Ltd (t/a VOX FM) – Purchase & installation of backup power generator/uninterrupted power supply
• Corrimal Tennis Club – Tennis court LED lighting & controller unit
• Pleasant Heights P&C Association – Play space and informal learning area
• Fairy Meadow Anglican Church – Enhanced security system
• Russell Vale Golf & Social Club Ltd – Golf cart storage shed
• Arcadians Theatre Group – Energy efficient lighting upgrade
• Tarrawanna Blueys FC – Replacement of playing field fence at Tarrawanna Oval
• SAHSSI – Wi-Fi for Jeera women’s refuge
• Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect Gwynneville) – Outdoor shade
• Russell Vale Public School P&C Association – Community garden and farm shade cover
• Kembla Joggers Inc – Internal repainting of clubhouse
• Greenacres Disability Services – Transport vehicle to support adults living with a disability to access the local community.

Heathcote:

• Update gymnastic equipment for Bulli PCYC
• Bulli Tennis Courts LED lighting
• Upgrade to Otford Road Playground
• First aid equipment and commercial fridge and freezer for Sandon Point Surf Club
• Hall refurbishment for 1st Austinmer Scout Association.
• Painting of Big Fat Smiles Preschool, Helensburgh
• Lighting and surface upgrades for Thirroul Tennis Clun.

Minister for the Illawarra, Ryan Park said the State Government funds will deliver much-needed improvements to local facilities. 

“It’s great to see this grassroots funding supporting local projects that make a real difference in Keira,” he said.

“I congratulate all the organisations that were successful in their application and look forward to seeing the positive social, sustainable, and fitness outcomes in our community.”

For more information, visit the Community Building Partnership website: nsw.gov.au/cbp

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