Port Kembla Community Investment Fund
Port Kembla has been a key economic driver for the region since the 1890s. It remains a major employer in the Illawarra.
The NSW Government has established the Port Kembla Community Investment Fund to revitalise Port Kembla.
Since 2016, the fund has supported significant improvements to Port Kembla, some of which include:
- new equipment at the Allan Street playground, which is enjoyed by residents and visitors
- the Big Island remediation project, which restored native vegetation and rehabilitated the nesting habitat for little penguins, shearwaters and petrels
- the enhancement of King George V Oval with new grandstand seating, cricket nets and lighting
- the Wonderwalls street art project to attract visitors to the area.
The Port Kembla Community Investment Fund (PKCIF) - Round 5 has now closed
The PKCIF is a competitive, merit-based program that financially supports projects that revitalise Port Kembla and surrounding areas for the benefit of the community through new infrastructure, upgrading of existing assets as well as encouraging visitors and tourism.
Applications have now closed and are yet to be announced. Successful projects will be published following formal announcement.
The objective of the fund is to revitalise Port Kembla through:
- enhanced activation and connectivity of public infrastructure, precincts and community spaces
- increased business and economic activity
- improved environmental air, land and waterway quality.
There is a total of $5 million available for Round 5:
- up to $2 million for community infrastructure projects
- up to $2 million for business infrastructure projects
- up to $1 million for environmental projects to help decarbonise industry with a focus on heavy transport mobility.
Applicants were invited to apply for project funding of between $10,000 and $500,000 (GST exclusive).
There are three project streams:
- Stream 1 - Community Infrastructure: construction of new or upgrades to existing community infrastructure that is used primarily for public benefit
- Stream 2 - Business Infrastructure: major capital expenditure on new equipment, facilities, utilities, road and rail access infrastructure
- Stream 3 - Environmental Infrastructure: activities that help decarbonise local industry with a focus on heavy transport mobility.
Who can apply?
Applicants must:
- be the confirmed land or asset owner, or have the owner’s written consent
- demonstrate ability for project management and delivery
- have adequate financial capacity to manage the cash flow requirements of the project
- have an ABN and be located in NSW
- be an Incorporated Association, Cooperative, Local Aboriginal Land Council, Wollongong City Council, NSW State Government agency or be a registered business, partnership or sole trader
- have or be willing to purchase public liability insurance of at least $20 million.
Eligible project area
Projects must be located within the Port Kembla suburb as defined by the 2505 postcode boundary to be eligible.
Resources
For more information and eligibility criteria please view the program guidelines below.
Get in touch with us:
Regional Development Branch – Illawarra-Shoalhaven
Department of Regional NSW
P: 1300 679 673
E: Regional.IllawarraShoalhaven@regional.nsw.gov.au
W: nsw.gov.au/pkcif
Successful projects
Round five - In 2022, 27 projects received funding
Download the full list of successful applicants (XLSX 25.84KB).
| Project name | Applicant | Grant amount (excludes GST) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tender Funerals is Growing Stage 3 | Our Community Project | $280,415.00 | Approved |
| Hill 60 Accessibility and Viewing Area Upgrades | Wollongong City Council | $500,000.00 | Approved |
| Marine Rescue Port Kembla - All accessible Marine Rescue radio operators room. | Marine Rescue NSW | $70,784.00 | Approved |
| Sustainable Port Kembla Phase 3 - Save4Good | All Sustainable Futures Inc | $400,000.00 | Approved |
| King George V Upgrades | Port Kembla Cricket Association | $136,514.00 | Approved |
| Port Kembla Surf Club - Clubhouse Bathroom Refurbishments | Port Kembla Surf Life Saving Club | $252,912.00 | Approved |
| Wonderwalls Port Kembla 2023 | Port Kembla Chamber of Commerce and Industry Incorporated | $198,800.00 | Approved |
| Jetty water supply upgrade | Port Kembla Gateway Pty Ltd | $123,825.00 | Approved |
| Servo Film and Digital Media Projector and Container Kitchen | Servo Food Truck Bar Pty Ltd | $54,181.00 | Approved |
| Red Point Arts Community Workshop | Red Point Artists Association Incorporated | $91,268.00 | Approved |
| DCL Engineering -Install a new environmentally friendly spray booth | DCL Engineering Pty Ltd | $102,625.00 | Approved |
| Using Advanced IT Infrastructure to Demonstrate & Promote Port Kembla’s Future | Australia's Industry World Ltd | $115,151.00 | Approved |
| Development of flood debris sensors, data capture and pilot program | Avcon Projects Australasia Pty Ltd | $45,656.00 | Approved |
| Port Kembla Community Skate Space | Port Kembla Chamber of Commerce and Industry | $500,000.00 | Approved |
| The Wentworth | The Trustee for 96 Wentworth Street Unit Trust & Wentworth Properties (NSW) Pty Ltd. | $41,289.00 | Approved |
| Development of consumer-facing content for new public initiatives | Destination Wollongong | $43,036.00 | Approved |
| Port Kembla Surf Club - Kitchen and Adjacent Disability Toilet Upgrade | Port Kembla Surf Life Saving Club | $267,846.00 | Approved |
| Rolling Machine Purchase | Snare Fabrications Pty Ltd | $67,925.00 | Approved |
| Keeping Culture Alive - Hall Upgrade | Coomaditchie United Aboriginal Corporation | $169,466.00 | Approved |
| Advanced Manufacturing Initiative | QE INNOVATIONS PTY LTD | $500,000.00 | Approved |
| Big Island Little Penguin, Shearwater and Petrel Habitat Remediation | Illawarra Local Aboriginal Land Council | $131,820.00 | Approved |
| Environmental Infrastructure Hybrid Diesel Hydrogen Project | Warrigal Charters | $10,000.00 | Approved |
| Upgrade to King George V - Field 2 | Port Kembla Pumas Soccer Club | $385,610.00 | Approved |
| Yesterday Stories - Port Kembla | Yesterday Stories pty ltd | $74,000.00 | Approved |
| Bagging Station Major Upgrade | Vesuvius Australia Pty Ltd | $300,000.00 | Approved |
| SnackEzy Sustainable Food Security Project | SnackEzy Family Trust | $26,605.00 | Approved |
| PESPK – Infrastructure Development 2022 | Pipe & Engineering Supply Co Pty Ltd | $99,614.00 | Approved |
Round four - In 2020, 14 projects received funding.
| Project name | Applicant | Grant amount (excludes GST) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakwater Battery Military Museum upgrade stage two project | Wollongong Heritage Collections Inc. | $133,812 | Approved |
| Cleaver and Co food manufacturing upgrade project | Cleaver and Co Craft Butchery Pty Ltd | $16,301 | Approved |
| Coregas hydrogen refuelling station project | Coregas Pty Ltd | $500,000 | Approved |
| Darcy Wentworth Park Oval grandstand seating project | Port Kembla Junior Football Club Inc. | $16,245 | Approved |
| Fishermans Beach access upgrade project | Wollongong City Council | $117,000 | Approved |
| Inside Industry Visitors Centre upgrade stage two | Australia’s Industry World Ltd | $94,606 | Approved |
| Kully Bay Oval lighting upgrade project | Port Kembla Australian Football Club Inc. | $22,500 | Approved |
| Port Kembla Aboriginal Dot Art Mural Project | Illawarra Wingecarribee Alliance Aboriginal Corporation | $25,000 | Approved |
| Port Kembla Gateway rail infrastructure upgrade project | Port Kembla Gateway Pty Ltd | $100,000 | Did not proceed |
| Port Kembla Marine Services Hub project | Avcon Projects Australasia Pty Ltd | $260,324 | Approved |
| Port Kembla Surf Lifesaving Clubhouse upgrade stage two project | Port Kembla Surf Life Saving Club Inc. | $93,850 | Approved |
| Port Kembla Pool amenities upgrade project | Wollongong City Council | $30,000 | Approved |
| Tender Funerals expansion project | Our Community Project | $347,050 | Approved |
| Wetherall Park lighting upgrade project | Port Kembla Soccer Club Inc. | $200,000 | Approved |
| Wonderwalls Port Kembla 2021 project | Beyond Empathy Ltd | $155,250 | Approved |
Total | $2,111,938 |
Round three - In 2018, 17 projects received funding.
| Project name | Applicant | Grant amount (excludes GST) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sustainable Port Kembla Stage 2 | All Sustainable Futures Inc | $700,000 | Completed |
| Anglican Church Hall Upgrade - Stage 3 | Anglican Church of Australia Parish Council of Port Kembla | $148,397 | Completed |
| Inside Industry Visitor Centre Kitchen Upgrade Project | Australia's Industry World | $113,385 | Completed |
| Port Kembla Wetlands Rehabilitation Stage 2 | Australian Trust for Conservation Volunteers | $47,667 | Withdrawn |
| Port Kembla Community Campus Masterplan | Flagstaff Group | $84,785 | Completed |
| Marine Rescue Tower Upgrade Project | Marine Rescue NSW | $164,080 | Completed |
| Museum of Human Migration to the Illawarra Stage 1 Project | Multicultural Communities Council of Illawarra Incorporated. | $49,350 | Completed |
| Playground Upgrade Project | Port Kembla Baptist Church | $14,960 | Completed |
| Planning and construction of retractable three lane cricket practice nets at King George Oval No 1 | Port Kembla Cricket Association Incorporated | $95,095 | Completed |
| Port Kembla Gateway Environmental Project | Port Kembla Gateway Pty Ltd | $155,000 | Completed |
Port Kembla Public School Grounds Upgrade Project | Port Kembla Public School | $333,020 | Completed |
Grandstand Seating at King George Oval N.2 | Port Kembla Pumas Amateur Soccer Club | $63,095 | Completed |
Port Kembla Surf Club House Upgrade stage 2 | Port Kembla Surf Lifesaving Club Inc | $155,000 | Completed |
| The Foundry Community Space Upgrade Project | Salvation Army | $88,925 | Completed |
| Refurbishment of St Patrick's Parish Hall - Stage 2 | Trustees of the Roman Catholic Church for the Diocese of Wollongong | $150,298 | Completed |
| Allan Street Car Park Upgrade | Wollongong City Council | $140,000 | Completed |
| Grand Pacific Walk Observation Deck | Wollongong City Council | $400,000 | Completed |
Total | $2,903,057 |
Round two - In 2017, 11 projects received funding.
| Project name | Applicant | Grant amount (excludes GST) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anglican Church Port Kembla Parish Hall Upgrade – Stage 2 project | Anglican Church of Australia Parish Council of Port Kembla | $91,600 | Completed |
| Port Kembla Wetlands Rehabilitation Project – Stage 1 | Australian Trust for Conservation Volunteers | $28,273 | Completed |
| Refurbishment of St Patrick's Parish Hall Project | Catholic Parish of St Patrick's Port Kembla | $122,071 | Completed |
| Port Kembla Surplus Industrial Land Activation Project | Department of Planning and Environment | $90,909 | Completed |
| Report on heavy metal contaminants from industrial activity in Port Kembla – Environmental project | Environment Protection Authority | $40,000 | Completed |
| Dalfram Dispute Memorial Project | Maritime Union of Australia | $98,182 | Completed |
| Wonderwalls Port Kembla Project | Our Community Project Inc. | $99,529 | Completed |
| Restoration and preservation of the Breakwater Battery Military Museum Project | Port Kembla Breakwater Battery Museum | $72,273 | Completed |
| King George V Park Sporting Infrastructure Upgrades – Public Infrastructure Project | Port Kembla Cricket Association Incorporated | $66,615 | Completed |
| King George V Park Oval #2 Lighting Project | Wollongong City Council | $292,272 | Completed |
| Tourism Development Plan for Port Kembla Project | Wollongong City of Innovation Ltd (Destination Wollongong) | $29,091 | Completed |
| Total | $1,030,815 |
Round one - In 2016, 14 projects received funding.
| Project name | Applicant | Grant amount (excludes GST) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allan Street precinct activation – Stage 1 | Wollongong City Council | $120,910 | Completed |
| Big Island Little Penguin, Shearwater and Petrel Habitat Remediation | NSW Office of Environment and Heritage | $107,888 | Completed |
| Five Islands Secondary College school hall upgrade | Five Islands Secondary College | $182,690 | Completed |
Hill 60: MM Beach Car Park Upgrade | Wollongong City Council | $72,727 | Completed |
Hill 60 Gloucester Boulevarde Fitness Equipment | Wollongong City Council | $27,273 | Completed |
Hill 60 Wayfinding Signage | Wollongong City Council | $18,436 | Completed |
Hill 60 Tunnel Safety Access | Wollongong City Council | $108,000 | Completed |
| King George V Precinct Activation – Stage 1 | Wollongong City Council | $133,182 | Completed |
| Ngaraba-aan Cultural Trail – Stage 1 | lllawarra Local Aboriginal Land Council | $353,084 | Completed |
| Port Kembla 2505 Revitalisation Plan | Wollongong City Council | $263,636 | Completed |
| Port Kembla Surf Club House Upgrade – Stage 1 | Port Kembla Surf Lifesaving Club Inc. | $14,399 | Completed |
| Anglican Church Port Kembla Parish Hall Upgrade – Stage 1 | Anglican Church of Australia Parish Council of Port Kembla | $10,825 | Completed |
| Sustainable Port Kembla Upgrade Program – Stage 1 | The lllawarra Housing Trust | $284,437 | Completed |
| Port Kembla Town Centre Facade Program | Wollongong City Council | $300,000 | Completed |
| Total | $1,997,487 |