Four major events around Wellington have been recommended for a share in $25,000 from Dubbo Regional Council.
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The Lake Burrendong Classic, Mumbil Black Wattle Fair, Wellington Arts and Sculpture Festival, and the Wellington Boot have been recommended for funding.
Meanwhile another nine events have been recommended to receive in-kind assistance from council.
In a report on the funds, council’s director economic development and business Natasha Comber said there were 15 applications for round two of the Event Development Fund and the Major Event Sponsor Program.
The 13 approved non-for-profit events, scheduled to be held in 2018, will receive $69,000 in total.
The events receiving funding will return a combined economic benefit to the local government area in excess of $4 million in 2018. Combined with funding for the NSW Aboriginal Rugby League Knockout, funding of $90,000 it will help return $9.5 million to the area.
Recommendations under Event Development Fund:
- Lake Burrendong Classic – $10,000
- Mumbil Black Wattle Fair – $2000
- Wellington Arts and Sculpture Festival – $5000
- Wellington Boot – $8000
In-kind assistance recommendations under Major Event Sponsor Program:
- Dubbo Show – $7000
- Wellington Show – $4000
- CHS Rugby Union State Carnival – $2200
- Dubbo Fireworks New Years Eve Party – $3000
- Little Athletics NSW Region 3 Champs – $3800
- State Firefighter Championships – $5000
- U13 U14 State Cricket Carnival – $7000
- U14 U15 Country Rugby League Carnival – $4700
- Wellington Eisteddfod – $8000