Federal Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton has today announced Commonwealth Government funding for four small capital projects delivering social benefits to communities in and around Dubbo, Narromine, Trangie and Warren.
The funding announcements are a result of Round 1 of the Coalition Government’s Stronger Communities Programme. The purpose of the programme is to improve local community participation and cohesion whilst contributing to vibrant and viable communities.
Mr Coulton is a passionate advocate of the Stronger Communities Programme and was overwhelmed by the community response he received for Round 1 from right across the federal electorate of Parkes.
“For a long time I felt there was a need for greater support for incorporated not-for-profit and local government organisations to help build and maintain small infrastructure projects that would benefit our local communities,” Mr Coulton said.
“The fact that my office received over 90 expressions of interests for projects under
Round 1of this programme certainly confirms my belief that there is a need and I am extremely pleased to be able to help do something about it.
“Out here in Western NSW, quality infrastructure can really make or break a community. Our local sporting clubs and volunteer organisations are pivotal to our communities identities and this programme certainly goes some way to preserving and growing our local areas.”
Mr Coulton today visited locations of the following successful projects:
Project location |
Proponent |
Project title |
Funding Approved (GST Exclusive) |
Dubbo |
Dubbo City Croquet Club |
Lighting Upgrade project |
$5,799 |
Narromine |
Narromine Aviation Museum Incorporated |
Aviation Museum Lighting, signage and Display Cases project |
$19,802 |
Trangie |
Trangie Lions Club |
Community Bus Upgrade project |
$10,000 |
Warren |
RiverSmart Australia Limited |
Warren’s Heritage and Heroes Information Signage project |
$5,000 |