Helping hand for community groups

The electorate of Wagga Wagga has secured $449,929 for a total of 15 infrastructure projects through the NSW Government’s 2025 Community Building Partnership Program (CBP). 

The $41 million program ensures local organisations and councils across the state have the facilities to support more vibrant and inclusive communities. 

This year, the CBP grants will help bring to life a variety of projects across the Wagga electorate, including energy, charity and historic enhancements. 

The Independent Member for Wagga Wagga, Dr Joe McGirr, said: 

“The State Government funds will deliver much-needed improvements to local facilities. 

“It’s great to see this grassroots funding supporting local projects that make a real difference in our community. 

“I congratulate all the organisations that were successful in their application and look forward to seeing the positive social, environmental and recreational outcomes in our community.” 

The successful projects are: 

  • A battery storage system for enhanced energy utilisation and community resilience at Yerong Creek Bowling Club ($20,000) 

  • Shade structures, water urns, sporting equipment and a public address system at the Forest Hill Neighbourhood Network ($26,233) 

  • Repairs to St Paul’s Anglican Church at Adelong ($27,500)  

  • Essential upgrades to the Pro Patria centre in Wagga ($26,990)  

  • Revitalisation of Lockhart Shire Council’s Bidgeemia Hall ($32,000) 

  • A refrigerated food van for the Salvation Army in Wagga ($65,000) 

  • A kitchen upgrade at the Collingullie Soldiers’ Memorial Hall ($28,102) 

  • Relocation and replacement of long jump pits at the Tumut and District Little Athletics and Athletics Centre ($100,000) 

  • Solar panel installation and repairs to the Wagga Wagga Art Society ($29,168) 

  • Free outreach counselling assistance for Rural Outreach Counselling Inc ($59,520) 

  • Electric carts to assist South Wagga Rotary’s volunteer works on Rocky Hill ($31,747) 

  • Upgrades and repairs for the Tumut Show Society ($30,000) 

  • Upgraded bowling green maintenance equipment at the Batlow RSL Club ($28,000) 

  • A technology upgrade for Wagga’s The Northcott Society ($18,995), and 

  • A timing system for The Rock Swimming Club ($15,218) 
     

About the Community Building Partnership Program 

The Community Building Partnership program has funded more than 22,400 community projects since it commenced in 2009. 

Local not-for-profit community organisations and councils were eligible to apply for grants ranging from $10,000 to $100,000, with up to $450,000 allocated per electorate.  

For more information, visit the Community Building Partnership website: nsw.gov.au/cbp 

Lewis Pierotti