COMMUNITY groups across the Oxley electorate will benefit from $450,000 in funding for 20 grassroots infrastructure projects through the NSW Government’s 2025 Community Building Partnership Program (CBP).
Member for Oxley Michael Kemp announced the successful projects, which aim to create more welcoming public spaces and strengthen social inclusion across the region.
In the Port Macquarie-Hastings Local Government Area, $75,780 will be invested in three key initiatives:
– The Wauchope Men’s Shed was awarded $39,000 for a workshop extension to support men’s health, practical skill-sharing, and social connection.
– Wauchope Memorial Olympic Pool secured $20,000 for amenities upgrades, improving access and comfort for families, schools, and the broader community.
– The Byabarra Rural Fire Service received $16,780 for two thermal imaging cameras to support local volunteers in emergency response and fire safety.
The funding will also support projects across the Macleay, Bellinger and Nambucca valleys, with each initiative designed to enhance facilities, improve safety, and encourage community connection.
Mr Kemp said the program was a valuable investment in local towns and villages.
“It’s fantastic to see community groups and organisations across our four valleys receiving the support they need to deliver projects that will bring people together and strengthen the community,” he said.
“These are the initiatives that make a real and lasting difference in our communities.
“I congratulate all the successful applicants and look forward to seeing these projects come to life.”
The CBP program provides financial assistance to non-profit community organisations and local councils to build or improve facilities that deliver positive social, environmental, and recreational outcomes.
This year’s funding is expected to help upgrade amenities, enhance emergency service capabilities, and expand facilities that support community activities and volunteering, ensuring that people of all ages have access to safe, inclusive, and well-maintained spaces.
By targeting projects that directly respond to community needs, the program continues to play a vital role in fostering stronger, more resilient regional communities.
By Sis HIGGINS
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