A total of just over $1.2m is to be invested in Rose Point Park, the Singleton Showground, and our local SES facility.
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Member for Upper Hunter, Michael Johnsen, is delighted to announce that the Singleton community is set to benefit from $1,265,302 in funding which will breathe life into local community projects as part of the NSW Government’s $200 million Stronger Country Communities fund.
Mr Johnsen said the NSW Government’s significant investment in the Singleton community will provide residents with improved facilities the whole district can enjoy.
“This is fantastic news for Singleton,” he said.
“Our Upper Hunter electorate has been calling out for upgrades to local facilities and I’m thrilled these can now be carried out.”
“Stronger Country Communities funding is an investment in local infrastructure to improve the lives of residents and enhance the attractiveness of the Upper Hunter electorate – this funding will help us do exactly that.”
Projects to be funded:
- Singleton State Emergency Service Facility Upgrade – $260 000;
- Singleton Showground Facilities Upgrade Project – $125 482;
- Rose Point Park All Abilities Playground (Stages 6-11) – $ 879 820.
The Stronger Country Communities Fund targets smaller-sized projects that nevertheless have the capacity to make a big difference to the lives of country people.
“The Nationals in Government are committed to supporting the people of regional NSW, by investing in our local facilities, parks, halls and playgrounds they need, want and which our communities deserve,” Mr Johnsen said.
Northern Agricultural Association (NAA) president David Williams was thrilled to hear the news the organisation’s application for work on their showground had been approved.
He is hoping to have some of the upgrade work completed before this year’s rodeo which will be held on April 24.
“This is like a birthday present for the NAA as this year we celebrate our 150th anniversary,” he said.
The money will be spent on a hand railing in the grandstand – that is the project Mr Williams hopes is completed in time for patrons to use at the rodeo.
Others works include replacing the facade on buildings facing Bathurst Street that contain old weatherboards, iron and asbestos and replacing white ant damaged timber in the end wall on the horticultural pavilion
Applications for Round Two of funding will open in March 2018 and further details can be found at www.nsw.gov.au/strongercountrycommunities
