Member for Davidson, Jonathan O’Dea has welcomed the funding of twelve local projects through the NSW Government’s popular Community Building Partnership Program.
“I am pleased $300,000 will be injected into the economy through the funding allocations,” Mr O’Dea said.
“The funds will potentially provide new employment opportunities and a revenue boost for suppliers, while also improving important community infrastructure,” Mr O’Dea said.
The largest allocation of over $160,000 is for a new structure at St Ives High School to be used for sport, recreational and educational activities. Thirteen external community groups will directly benefit from the new facility.
Ku-ring-gai Community Workshop, ‘The Shed’, will benefit from more than $26,000 for an extension to improve safety and facilities for members, while the KU East Killara Pre-School will receive over $23,600 towards a kitchen upgrade.
$16,500 has been allocated for new toilets at the historic Gordon home, Eryldene; while almost $15,000 has been provided for a vital roof replacement and repair work on the 2nd Gordon Scout Hall.
Members of the St Ives Cricket Club, the Junior Cricket Club and the St Ives Rugby Club will benefit from a grant of over $11,600 for a new stairway and improved safety at the Hassall Park clubroom, while over $11,800 has been allocated to Davidson High School to construct a two tiered retaining wall, which will improve safety.
St Alban’s, Lindfield will receive $10,000 for access improvements and shade protection for various children’s activities, while the Forest Pre-School Kindergarten has been allocated $9,000 for the replacement of tables, chairs and shelving.
$6,800 will purchase two cricket pitch covers at Koola Oval, Killara. The covers will protect the synthetic pitch and allow football to be played on a safer, more appropriate surface.
Over $5,000 will help refurbish the Life Education Mobile Learning Centre and more than $4,400 will go to the Ku-ring-gai Neighbourhood Centre for an expansion of services.
“When completed, these projects should bring benefits to the local community for many years to come,” Mr O’Dea said.
