Cross-Border Commissioner's Infrastructure Fund
The $20 million Cross-Border Commissioner’s Infrastructure Fund, established by the NSW Government, provides targeted investment in social, economic, environmental and cultural infrastructure in cross-border communities.
Funding is available to support infrastructure proposals within NSW cross-border communities where there is a formal cross-border agreement with NSW. Proposals require co-investment from the neighbouring jurisdiction or private partner(s) in the neighbouring jurisdiction which is proportional to the expected jurisdictional or private benefit.
Applications for the Fund must detail how the infrastructure investment project will improve economic, social, cultural or environmental outcomes in both jurisdictions. Projects should support local procurement, job creation and skills development outcomes.
The Office of the Cross Border Commissioner works closely with border communities to help identify potential projects.
Open round
All funding rounds are currently closed.
Previous rounds
COVID Recovery Round
The COVID Recovery Round was opened in November 2021 to support cross-border communities demonstrably impacted by the events of the past few years, particularly border restrictions.
Interested applicants submitted an expression of interest outlining the proposed project. The eligible projects were identified in January 2022 and invited to submit a full business case for consideration. The eligible projects that submitted business cases were assessed and notified in mid-late 2022.
Projects that receive funding are required to be completed within three years of the grant announcement.
Projects approved for funding include:
| State | Location | Applicant | Project | Funding |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID Recovery Round | ||||
ACT | Tharwa, ACT | The Australian Outward Bound Foundation | Outward Bound Australia operations Area Upgrade | $197,600 |
NSW | Albury, NSW | Albury City Council | Animal care Centre Learning Hub, Sustainable Enhancements & Emergency Pet Accommodation | $880,000 |
NSW | Jerrabomberra, NSW | Queanbeyan - Palerang Regional Council | To- Ride Facility at South Jerrabomberra Town Park | $149,737 |
NSW | Goulburn, NSW | Goulburn Mulwaree Council | Shibetsu Japanese Gardens Enhancement Stage 2 | $450,000 |
NSW | Tweed Heads, NSW | Tweed Shire Council | Captain Cook Memorial Lighthouse Upgrade | $2,023,449 |
QLD | Currumbin valley, QLD | National trust of Australia (Queensland) Limited | Garima Conservation Reserve - Environment Centre | $43,222 |
QLD | Mungindi, QLD | Balonne Shire Council | Mungindi Water Security Project | $1,057,139 |
QLD | Tugun, QLD | Tugun Progress Association | Tom Atkin Hall Rejuvenation Project | $30,000 |
VIC | Bonegilla, VIC | Parklands Albury Wodonga Limited | Murray River Adventure Trail Accessibility and Stewardship | $37,238 |
VIC | Cobram, VIC | Moira Shire Council | Kennedy Park, Thompsons Beach Upgrade | $606,000 |
VIC | Swan Hill, VIC | Murray River Council | Murray River Council Cross Border Area Switch from NBN Satellite to Fixed Wireless | $453,000 |
Cross-Border Commissioner’s Infrastructure Fund Round 1
Round 1 opened in 2018 and closed in 2021 with the objective of funding regionally significant infrastructure projects that deliver social, economic, environmental or cultural benefits to communities in border communities of NSW and neighbouring jurisdictions.
Projects approved for funding include:
State | Location | Applicant | Project | Funding | |
Cross-Border Commissioner’s Infrastructure Fund Round 1 | |||||
ACT | Braddon, ACT | Canberra District Rugby League Football Club | Canberra District Rugby League Centre of Excellence | $4 million | |
NSW | Barooga NSW | Barooga Sports Club | Cobram Barooga Golf Club Golf Entertainment Precinct | $400,000 | |
NSW | Ghinni Ghi, NSW | Kyogle Council | Toonumbar Waters Retreat | $330,000 | |
NSW | Moree Plains, NSW | Moree Plains Shire Council | Moree-Plains-Balonne Cross-Border Digital Connectivity Project | $863,197
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QLD | Gold Coast Highway at the border of NSW/QLD | Queensland Airports Limited | NSW Southern Entryway Design Phase | $375,000 | |
QLD | Mungindi, QLD | Balonne Shire Council | Mungindi Recreation Area Upgrade - Stages 2 and 3 | $184,000 | |
QLD | Gold Coast Highway at the border of NSW/QLD | Queensland Airports Limited | NSW Southern Entryway - Construction Phase | $6.525 million | |