Fifteen local government areas in West and South-West Sydney are competing for a share of $400 million in funding under the WestInvest Community Project Grants – Local Government Allocation round.
WestInvest funding is available to local governments, and in the Competitive Round of funding to Indigenous groups, sporting groups, multicultural groups, volunteer groups and many more.
The fifteen eligible local councils submitted 71 projects, which awarded each council a share of $400 million in funding, based on population size.
New South Wales Minister for Local Government, Wendy Tuckerman, said councils are at the heart of every community.
“The fifteen local councils of Western Sydney have submitted some fantastic ideas for consideration, and I’m really looking forward to seeing some of these projects come to life, to invigorate their local precincts and facilities for their residents,” Mrs Tuckerman said.
All applications will now go through a comprehensive assessment process, with the successful projects expected to be announced in the Local Government Allocation from September and the Competitive Round later this year.
The project proposals include:
- Transforming city centres and precincts to celebrate community, food and culture
- Creating safer cycling paths, pedestrian links and walking tracks to promote healthier lifestyles and allow more families to walk to school
- Upgrading and modernising community facilities and libraries
- Building new pools, sports fields, playgrounds, youth centres, multicultural centres and leisure and fitness centres
The $5 billion WestInvest program also includes $3 billion to deliver transformational projects that will benefit local communities, led by New South Wales Government agencies.
