Big winner Burrendong Arboretum has scored $88,238 for support of its operation.

The grant is part of the NSW government’s 2017-2018 Public Reserves Management Fund.

Member for Dubbo Troy Grant announced the 14 successful projects across the electorate that will together share in a total of $281,622.

Projects based in the Wellington district have scored about half the program funding.

The Geurie Racecourse and Recreation Reserve Trust was successful with two applications.

It has received $22,300 for implementation of stage two of an electrical infrastructure upgrade.

It also received $4862 for weed control at the reserve.

Euchareena Public Hall Trust received a $10,186 grant for the installation of fire protection equipment.

A $13,200 grant is on its way to Gollan Hall for refurbishment, including relining walls, ceilings and various painting activities.

The Parish Reserve for Ironbarks has secured $4004 for control of blackberry.

Mr Grant said the Public Reserves Management Fund provides financial support to maintain the community’s highly-valued public assets.

“State-owned public reserves play an important role in our communities and the NSW Government is committed to ensuring these reserves continue to provide social and economic benefits to the people of NSW,” Mr Grant said.

“This funding will directly benefit our community, boost our economy and contribute to the cultural, sporting and recreational life of our region.”

Across the state, 440 projects will benefit from $15 million in the latest round of the Public Reserves Management Fund.

Minister for Lands and Forestry Paul Toole said $94 million has been invested over the last six years in the upgrade of showgrounds, the repair of buildings, bushfire hazard reduction, weed control and building new infrastructure.

“Showgrounds are important community hubs, particularly in regional NSW,” Mr Toole said.

“This year, 38 showground trusts have been awarded more than $2.5 million for much-needed upgrades.

“I want to congratulate all of our hardworking Crown reserve trusts on the great job they do managing and maintaining our public assets right across NSW.”