Wellington will receive $480,000 of the funding to breath life into local community projects, including $200,000 toward the completion of the Rygate Park project.

Other local projects to be funded under Stronger Country Communities include $130,000 for Wellington Share Pathways Infrastructure at Pioneer Park/Mt Arthur Reserve, and $150,000 for implantation of the Cameron Park Master Plan. 

Member for Dubbo, Troy Grant, said the NSW Government’s significant investment will provide residents with improved facilities the whole region can enjoy.

“This is fantastic news for Wellington & Dubbo,” Mr Grant said. “Our community 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 our region – this funding will help us do exactly that,” Mr Grant said.

The Stronger Country Communities fund is one of the six funds that make up the NSW Government’s $1.3 billion Regional Growth Fund, which is designed to improve economic growth and productivity through investment in regional communities.

Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW John Barilaro said 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.

Information for Round 2 applications can be found at www.nsw.gov.au/strongercountrycommunities.