State Member for Wallsend, Ms Sonia Hornery MP, has secured grant funding of $329,231 for a number of projects as part of the 2018 Community Building Partnership (CBP) program.
The funds are for new community infrastructure projects that will enhance much needed local facilities.
The funding aims to create more vibrant and inclusive communities and deliver positive social, environmental and recreational outcomes.
Some of the key projects which successfully obtained a grant include:
• Lambton/Waratah Scout Group – $25,059 for the construction of an indoor bathroom at the Lambton/Waratah Scout Hall.
• Plattsburg Park Baseball Facility – $25,000 for a facility upgrade and realignment.
• Glendore Public School – $30,000 for the construction of a new basketball court.
• Zara’s House – $30,000 for an upgrade to the existing facility to make it a welcoming home for refugees.
The other successful Projects in the Wallsend electorate for 2018 are:
• Tarro Public School P & C Assoc.
• Our Lady of Victories Primary School
• Glendale Technology High School P & C Assoc.
• Wallsend Community Preschool
• Jesmond Early Education Centre
• Wallsend Public School P & C Assoc.
• Glendore Child Care Centre
• Wallsend Training and Development Centre Inc.
• NuSwim Swimming Club Inc.
• Margaret Jurd College (NSW) Ltd.
Quotes attributable to Member for Wallsend, Sonia Hornery
“This grassroots funding will directly benefit our community and will deliver new infrastructure for schools and community groups, and will help pay for much-needed improvements.”
“Congratulations to all the organisations that were successful in their application and I am pleased this funding will help community groups make a positive difference in the local area.”
Wallsend – Community Building Partnership program
| 2018 Successful Projects Organisation | Project title | Amount Funded | ||
| Glendore Public School P & C Assoc. | Construction of New Basketball Court | $30,000 | ||
| The Scouts Association of Australia NSW Branch | Construct an Indoor Bathroom in Scout Hall | $25,059 | ||
| Tarro Public School P & C Assoc. | Shade Sail Over Play Equipment | $20,000 | ||
| Our Lady of Victories Primary School | Learning Through Play | $15,000 | ||
| Refugees and Partners Inc. | Making the Zara’s House Centre a “Welcoming Home” for Refugees | $30,000 | ||
| Glendale Technology High School P & C Assoc. | Multi Purpose Centre Cooling Project | $12,000 | ||
| Newcastle City Council | Plattsburgh Park Baseball Facility Upgrade/Realignment | $25,000 | ||
| Wallsend Community Preschool | Internal Painting and Security | $14,240 | ||
| Jesmond Early Education Centre | Upgrade the Flooring | $15,000 | ||
| Wallsend Public School P & C Assoc. | School Canteen Refurbishment | $45,000 | ||
| Glendore Child Care Centre | Playground Rejuvenation- Structural | $15,000 | ||
| Wallsend Training and Development Centre Inc. | Solar and LED Lights | $10,242 | ||
| NuSwim Swimming Club Inc. | Electronic Timing System | $57,100 | ||
| Margaret Jurd College (NSW) Ltd. | Returf Play Area | $15,590 | ||
| TOTAL | $329,231 | |||