Community Projects Fund
The Community Projects Fund allocates $2 billion to priority community projects, with $1.6 billion in grants allocated to non-government organisations (including charitable organisations and community groups) and local councils through a competitive process and the remaining $400 million allocated directly to the 15 eligible local governments (based on population).
Successful projects funded through the competitive process include:
- $106.7 million towards the Indoor Multi-Sports Facility project to renew an undeveloped site in Claremont Meadows
- $79 million to deliver the Campbelltown Arts Centre project which will create a new flexible theatre, galleries, community and workshops spaces and artist studios
- $77.2 million for the Blacktown Aquatic Centre Masterplan, which will create a modern leisure centre equipped with high-quality fitness facilities
- $53.4 million to deliver the Carnes Hill Aquatic and Leisure Centre project which includes a new 50 metre pool and a range of aquatic, fitness and wellness activities
- $44.0 million to YMCA NSW for the Y Yarramundi Camping, Conference and Outdoor Education Retreat Redevelopment
- $24.7 million towards the Scalabrini North project which includes high-quality open space and community infrastructure to support the new strategic town centre of Leppington
- $14.0 million to deliver the Blue Mountains LGA Wide Active Transport Links project to link 27 towns and villages in the Blue Mountains through 24 km of active transport links
- $5.0 million to Autism Spectrum Australia to build a new two-storey autism-specific primary school in the Box Hill education precinct
- $2.8 million to deliver the Chandos St, Yanderra Shared Path project which will construct a new 1.8 km shared pathway to link the town centre and sporting grounds to the wider Yanderra community.
Successful projects through the Local Government Allocation include:
Blacktown
- $27.0 million for the Revitalisation of the Mount Druitt Hub project to transform the existing community centre with a fully accessible library, art studios and cafes to promote an environment to learn, work and play
Blue Mountains
- $8.5 million towards the Wentworth Falls Dam and Lake Recreational Precinct project to establish the 1.5 km loop walk and establish a 66 metre viewing platform across the weir spillway to ease access to the lake for recreational activities
Burwood
- $6.6 million for the Burwood Main Street Transformation project to refurbish Burwood Road into a vibrant food and culture destination
Camden
- $10.0 million for the Camden Animal Shelter and Community Education Hub project to transform an existing industrial area into a community-focused shelter
Campbelltown
- $7.5 million for the Campbeltown City Centre Transformation project to revitalise Queen Street by developing new pedestrian links and event spaces
Canterbury Bankstown
- $10.0 million towards the Revitalising Campsie Civic Precinct project to develop a dedicated arts and culture precinct equipped with a new library, civic meeting facilities and indoor/outdoor community spaces
Cumberland
- $14.6 million for the Guildford Pool Modernisation project to transform the existing centre with the addition of a new outdoor pool, water play park, and change room facilities
Fairfield
- $28.0 million towards Fairfield Showground Stage 2 Indoor Sports Centre project which will include grandstand seating, a sports hall and stage, change rooms, showers and umpires’ room
Hawkesbury
- $5.4 million for the Woodbury Reserve Upgrade project to develop a new playground, sports courts, BMX pump track, skate park and walking tracks
Liverpool
- $28.0 million towards the Light Horse Park Embellishment and Upgrade project to improve amenities and safety for visitors
Parramatta
- $4.6 million for the Somerville Park Improvement Project, which will develop new facilities for recreation and exercise including accessible playgrounds, multipurpose sports courts and outdoor fitness equipment
Penrith
- $7.0 million towards the Gipps Street Recreation Precinct to transform the waste facility site into a multipurpose open space facility
The Hills
- $15.0 million towards the Horseworld Indoor Recreation Centre project to refurbish an existing private indoor equestrian centre into a new indoor recreation centre
Wollondilly
- $3.5 million towards the $22.3 million Wollondilly Community Cultural and Civic Precinct Performing Arts Centre project towards an enhanced auditorium fit out.
