Matt Barker, Cr Kathryn O’Ryan, NSW Nationals Candidate for Orange Cr Tony Mileto, NSW Nationals Upper House MP Sam Farraway and Geoff Beath at the Canowindra Showground’s Burdett Hall.
NSW Nationals Upper House MP Sam Farraway has announced that the Central West community has secured close to $330,000 under the NSW Liberal and Nationals Government’s Crown Reserves Improvement Fund to upgrade two showgrounds across the electorate.
Mr Farraway said the funding would support both the Canowindra and Trundle Showgrounds in making essential upgrades to their facilities.
The local funding in Orange under the Crown Reserves Improvement Fund will provide $190,000 to Canowindra Showground to remove asbestos and undertake repairs and painting to the historic Burdett Hall to create an inclusive community, meeting and fundraising venue. The hall will get a new roof, wall cladding and internal lining.
“This funding will make a significant difference to the safety and functionality of our community spaces, with $190,000 allocated to the Canowindra Showground’s Burdett Hall for the removal of asbestos, structural repairs, and painting.
“In addition, $137,000 has been allocated to the Trundle Showground for upgrades to the Sheep Pavilion, including the installation of a water tank and replacement of trees, providing much-needed improvements to this important community asset.
“I am delighted to see the NSW Nationals delivering this funding to support the Central West community and look forward to seeing the positive impact it will have on our region.” Explains Mr Farraway.
The grants are part of $16.48 million being offered to support 264 projects on Crown land reserves across NSW to benefit many thousands of people and the cultural, sporting and recreational life of hundreds of local communities.
The NSW Liberal and Nationals Government previously provided over $479,000 under its Showground Stimulus program to Canowindra, Trundle and Peak Hill showgrounds. Upgrades for Canowindra Showground have included the tea-room, installation of underground power, replace the pavilion, and repair drainage.