$6.95 million boost for New England and Northern Tablelands Active Regional Communities
The Minns Labor Government is investing $6.95 million into 17 community-led projects across New England and the Northern Tablelands region helping make towns more liveable, connected and vibrant places to live.
The grants are part of the Minns Government’s $50 million Active Regional Communities Package, designed to support local and practical projects that make towns more liveable, connected and attractive places to work and call home.
A connected community retains its workers and families, plus attracts essential workers such as teachers, police, nurses and vets that are critical to maintaining the vitality of regional towns.
The successful New England and Northern Tablelands projects include:
- $1,502,087 for Angry Bull Trails Limited to deliver a covered stage and event pavilion in Tenterfield, supporting live music, festivals, markets, youth and cycling events, increasing use of the Angry Bull Trails precinct and strengthening local liveability and economic activity.
- $999,968 for Tamworth Local Aboriginal Land Council to expand the Fresh Footprints operations hub, supporting earlier intervention, mentoring, practical skills training and transport for at-risk young people while delivering community infrastructure and amenity improvements across Tamworth.
- $364,810 for North Star Sporting Club in Gwydir for making safe amenities for all participants in sports at the venue.
- $100,000 for Nowendoc Recreation Reserve Land Manager in Walcha to upgrade the kitchen and water infrastructure.
- $71,745 for Armidale Rams Junior RLFC to upgrade and make repairs of the Clubhouse.
Projects are receiving funding for events, sporting and community infrastructure, local activities, cultural programs, youth and employment support, and neighbourhood initiatives.
The package is part of more than $223 million that has been invested by the Minns Government’s Regional Development Trust Fund, into providing strategic and sustainable projects that grow regional and rural industries, businesses, communities and local facilities.
For more information, go to: nsw.gov.au/regionaldevelopmenttrust
Minister for Regional NSW Tara Moriarty said:
“This tranche of 17 New England and Northern Tablelands projects is part of the Minns Government’s plan to invest in local projects that make a practical, positive difference in towns right across the region.
“The people of New England and Northern Tablelands know what will make the biggest difference locally, and these projects show the depth of ideas, leadership and ambition in towns across the region.
“From events and sporting facilities to cultural programs, shared spaces and practical local services, this package will help more people participate locally and give communities assets and activities they can build on.
“Strong communities are the foundation of strong regional economies, and this investment will help deliver a more cohesive, active and connected region.”
New England & Northern Tablelands Active Regional Communities funding recipients:
Recipient | Funding amount | Project Description | LGA |
| Angry Bull Trails Limited | $1,502,087.00 | Community Event and Infrastructure Activation - Tenterfield | Tenterfield Shire Council |
| NSW Rugby Union Ltd | $1,410,408.00 | Rugby World Cup Regional Activation Events | Central Coast Council; Wollongong City Council; Mid-Western Regional Council; Singleton Council; Bega Valley Shire Council; Moree Plains Shire Council; Coffs Harbour City Council; Wagga Wagga City Council; Brewarrina Shire Council |
| Tamworth Local Aboriginal Land Council | $999,968.65 | Extension of Successful Youth Diversion Program | Tamworth Regional Council |
| New South Wales Basketball Association Ltd | $932,129.00 | BNSW North Coast Regional Basketball Excellence Hub | Ballina Shire Council; Byron Shire Council; Lismore City Council; Tweed Shire Council; Clarence Valley Council; Richmond Valley Council; Inverell Shire Council; Glen Innes Severn Shire Council; Narrabri Shire Council |
| ARMAJUN HEALTH SERVICE ABORIGINAL CORPORATION | $727,272.73 | Linking Together: Regional Community Participation & Wellbeing Expansion Project | Inverell Shire Council; Armidale Regional Council; Tenterfield Shire Council; Glen Innes Severn Shire Council |
| North Star Sporting Club | $364,810.59 | Securing the Heart of North Star: Safe Amenities for a Connected Community | Gwydir Shire Council |
| Bendemeer Rodeo and Campdraft Association Incorporated | $159,856.00 | Bendemeer Rodeo Grounds Facility Upgrades | Tamworth Regional Council |
| Warialda Tennis Club Incorporated | $100,587.63 | Warialda Tennis Club Court Restoration: Reconnecting Community Through Sport and Participation | Gwydir Shire Council |
| AUSTRALIAN RUGBY LEAGUE COMMISSION LIMITED | $100,000.00 | NRL Food Bowl - Tamworth | Tamworth Regional Council |
| Nowendoc Recreation Reserve Land Manager | $100,000.00 | Nowendoc Recreation Reserve Kitchen and Water Infrastructure Upgrades | Walcha Council |
| Tenterfield District Cricket Association Incorporated | $100,000.00 | Cricket Ground Capacity and Surface Improvement Project | Tenterfield Shire Council |
| Bolivia Progress Association Incorporated | $96,910.00 | Bolivia Hall Amenities upgrade | Tenterfield Shire Council |
| Work Transit Alliance Incorporated | $94,200.00 | Regional Employment Transport Access Pilot | Shoalhaven City Council; Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council; Wagga Wagga City Council; Griffith City Council; Goulburn Mulwaree Council; Bega Valley Shire Council |
| Novaskill | $88,074.17 | Novaskill Building Futures: Mobile Carpentry Training for Regional Communities | Singleton Council; Tamworth Regional Council; Ballina Shire Council; Central Coast Council; Coffs Harbour City Council; Newcastle City Council |
| Armidale Rams Junior RLFC | $71,745.00 | Armidale Rams Clubhouse Repairs | Armidale Regional Council |
| Glen Innes Karinya Association | $52,324.42 | Removing Barriers to Participation and Increasing Safety for Seniors at Glen Innes | Glen Innes Severn Shire Council |
| Harlequins Hockey Club | $45,000.00 | Improving Player Safety and Access at Harlequins Hockey Club | Armidale Regional Council |