Wildlife rescue services in Campbelltown have received a funding boost in the latest instalment of the community building partnership program.
Both WIRES and Sydney Metropolitan Wildlife Services were successful in their application for funds.
WIRES will receive $68,105 for an emergency wildlife rescue ambulance, while Sydney Metropolitan Wildlife Services will get $31,443 for a relocatable wildlife triage facility.
Appin Men’s Shed successful in applied for $20,000 for a 1954 Morris truck restoration.
The electorate of Campbelltown secured almost $300,000 in funding for a total of 11 projects.
“The State Government funds will deliver much-needed improvements to local facilities,’’ says the Member for Campbelltown, Greg Warren.
“This is fantastic news for Campbelltown.
“This grassroots funding will directly help create a more vibrant and inclusive local community with positive social, environmental and recreational outcomes,” Mr Warren said.
“I congratulate all the organisations that were successful in their application and look forward to seeing how these projects make a real difference for community groups in the area.”
The other successful applicants were:
Ruse Football Club: $8,148 to replace 20 year old fridges in the clubhouse;
Campbelltown Ghosts Baseball Club: $22,030 to improve accessibility to their home ground at St Helens Park;
Sector Connect: $40,000 for the relocation and re-commissioning of the Campbelltown Community Garden;
Pro Campo: $35,000 for the construction of a low ropes challenge course at Wedderburn Christian camp site;
Kentlyn RFS: $13,000 for enhancements to the existing side by side vehicle;
Dignity Ltd: $20,574 for upgrades to existing community services vehicle;
Humanity Matters: $25,000 for upgrades to the existing food truck used for training and work experience;
Country Women’s Association Campbelltown branch: $15,000 for accessibility renovations to existing property.
The NSW Government’s community building partnership program has funded more than 19,700 community projects since it commenced in 2009.
For more information, visit the Community Building Partnership website: nsw.gov.au/cbp
