Have Your Say - Stronger Country Communities Fund Round 5

Published on 22 August 2022

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Council is inviting the community to HAVE YOUR SAY on projects to be included in the Stronger Country Communities Fund (SCCF) Round 5 application.

The objective of the SCCF Round 5 is to boost the wellbeing of communities in regional areas by providing new or upgraded social and sporting infrastructure or community programs that have strong local support.

A total of $1,272,058 has been allocated to Gilgandra under SCCF Round 5.

Mayor, Doug Batten says Council is keen for the community to provide their support and feedback.

“Recent feedback has been integral in developing the Community Strategic Plan which identifies key community priorities.”

“We encourage the community to continue to share their thoughts as we look to obtain funding for exciting projects in our region.”

Gilgandra Shire Council has compiled a list of projects, identified from the Community Strategic and Long Term Financial Plans, that are eligible for funding under Round 5 of SCCF. Council is now inviting residents to share feedback on this list of projects, as Council prepares to submit an application for funding.

Projects identified by Council include:

1. Town and Region Beautification:

  • River Beautification (e.g. accessible pathways, public art, signage, seating)
  • Main Street Works (e.g. pavements, awnings)
  • Miller Street Activation
  • Greening Strategy
  • Pedestrian Crossing (e.g. existing CBD crossing approaches)
  • Windmill Walk Extension

2. Facilities & Sporting:

  • McGrane Oval (e.g. Accessibility Pathway, Seating, Irrigation, Awning, Car Park, Commentators Box)
  • Armatree Playground
  • Basketball Seating at the Youth Club
  • Flora Reserve

3. Events:

  • A Night Under The Gums
  • A Christmas Wonderland

 

Community Projects

Do you have a community project that would be eligible for funding?

Community groups and residents are encouraged to speak with Council about community projects eligible for funding under Round 5 of the Stronger Country Communities Fund (SCCF).

Eligible projects:

  • construction of new, or upgrades to existing, local community infrastructure,
  • construction of new, or upgrades to existing, local sporting infrastructure,
  • capital works related to street beautification and other public places that promote the health, happiness and wellbeing of the community
  • delivering programs that benefit the local community and provide public benefit,
  • infrastructure to assist the delivery of general community programs,
  • infrastructure or community projects or programs which improve and promote accessibility and inclusion.

 

Projects will be reviewed by Council on viability, community support and alignment with the Stronger Country Community Objectives.

Council must work within strict deadlines set by the NSW Government for the application process, so it is important that feedback and any other projects for consideration be received by close of business Monday, 5 September 2022.

 

You can provide feedback or submit a community project via Council's online form. Feedback can also be provided via phone 6817 8800, email council@gilgandra.nsw.gov.au  or in person at one of our offices.

 

 

 

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Contact:          
Kathryn Larkin
Marketing & Communications Manager
02 6817 8800
klarkin@gilgandra.nsw.gov.au

 

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