Council welcomes $594,606 in State funding for community projects
02 March 2018
Toilet, solar and walkway projects enhance amenity and sustainability
Four Council facilities have received a boost thanks to NSW Government funding through the Stronger Country Communities Fund.
At an announcement at the Tweed Regional Gallery & Margaret Olley Art Centre this afternoon, Member for Lismore, Thomas George MP unveiled a total of $594,606 in grants which will breathe life into local community projects.
The Tweed Regional Gallery & Margaret Olley Art Centre, Tweed Regional Museum, Knox Park and the Tweed Regional Aquatic Centre will all benefit from the fund, which aims to deliver crucial local infrastructure to improve the quality of life of people living in regional NSW.
Cultural facilities Tweed Regional Gallery and Tweed Regional Museum have received a grant of $198,202 (in total) for the following projects:
Tweed Regional Gallery: A new unisex accessible toilet serving gallery and café visitors. This includes installation of single prefabricated unit, associated site preparation, plumbing, furniture and finishing and fees.
Also included is construction of a paved walkway at the Gallery to provide universal public access and seating on the western side of the Gallery, incorporating improved access to the emergency evacuation point, and links to the artist in residence studio. The grant will cover site preparation, environmental compliance construction and associated landscaping and street furniture.
Tweed Regional Museum: Installation of 40kW solar PV to improve energy efficiency and sustainability, and enhance program capacity. The grant includes capital cost of 40kW solar PV and associated site works to ensure protection of equipment.
Murwillumbah’s Knox Park Revitalisation Stage 2a also received a $198,202 grant, which will allow for the creation of a new centrally located compliant amenities block and associated access pathways. This project will activate Knox Park, increasing visitation by locals and tourists alike, boosting economic activity in the Murwillumbah CBD and creating jobs for locals.
The Tweed Regional Aquatic Centre in Murwillumbah will also receive $198,202 grant to install a 165kW rooftop system, which will cover 20 per cent of the facility’s power needs through renewable resources. The facility’s two main roofs could accommodate 5,000 solar panels and reduce its carbon footprint by 189 tonnes of CO2 emissions per year.
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Caption: Member for Lismore, Thomas George MP, announced $594,606 in funding for Murwillumbah today and is pictured with Tweed Regional Gallery patrons Margot and Doug Anthony, Councillors Pryce Allsop and Warren Polglase, Council General Manager Troy Green as well as business, facility and Council representatives.