LOCAL CROWN RESERVES SECURE OVER $1M FUNDING

More than $1 million in funding for a range of local improvement projects for Crown land reserves and community facilities in the region has been announced today.

The Wagga Wagga electorate has some beautiful outdoor spaces. It’s great to see these improvements to a broad range of facilities across the electorate. As we get back on our feet in 2021, our regions are going to be vital, so these projects are most welcome.

Local projects being funded include:

·         $427,091 to install a fence around the Tumut Bush Common to address an ongoing problem with 4WDs and motorbikes impacting erosion and native vegetation as well and noise and dust impacting local residents. Pedestrian access will be maintained.

·         $297,000 to construct a covered multipurpose shed, remove old concrete and trees and lay new concrete at the Tumut Racecourse. The new shed will provide a weather-proof area for patrons and bookmakers.

·         $173,027 towards replacing the Flowerdale Footbridge, upgrade the Red Hill Road underpass and installing a new fence and gate as part of the Wiradjuri Walking Track Masterplan.

·         $40,065 to install six picnic settings and awnings on the Thomas Boyd Trackhead.

·         $30,172 towards upgrading the walls and roof, improve the kitchen and bathroom and erect an awning at Cabarita Park.

·         $20,045 to replace the boundary fencing and remove rubbish on a reserve used by the Wagga Bidgee & District Pony Club. The work will provide an extended safe space to hold equestrian training days and events.

·         $17,425 to install a 110,000 litre rainwater tank and pump system, improve access roads and car parks at Collingullie Oval and Cross Roads Ovals.

·         $15,000 to control noxious weeds on the Reddy Creek Reserve.

·         $15,000 to control noxious weeds on the Mill Road Batlow Reserve.

·         $12,762 to repair the roof and install a 110,000 litre water tank on the Burrandana Recreational Reserve & Public Hall to service events and toilet and shower blocks.

·         $12,495 to upgrade male amenities at the Wagga Wagga Showground.

·         $7,780 toward a boundary fence line damaged during the 2012 floods and enhance the biodiversity of Kincaids Reserve.

·         $7,500 to control noxious weeds on the Todds River Reserve, Adelong. 

·         $5,500 to control wild dogs and foxes identified in the Gilmore Cooperative Management plan to protect native animals and local farmland.

·         $5,000 to control noxious weeds on the old Tumut Common.

·         $4,500 to control noxious weeds on the Sally Gully Reserve.

·         $4,500 to control noxious weeds on Crown land adjacent to Adelong Creek.

·         $3,300 to control noxious weeds on the McFarlanes Creek, Tumut.

·         $1,500 to control noxious weeds on Red Hill Reserve.