Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke has announced an investment of $188,620 at Gooloogong Public School to establish a community evacuation centre at the school.
Ms Cooke said the project is being funded under the latest round of the Clubgrants Category 3 Infrastrucutre Program, which reinvests a contribution from the state’s registered clubs’ gaming machine profits, back into community projects.
“As we know, during flooding events, areas in and around Gooloogong are at risk of inundation, so it’s vital that we have the resources in place to ensure all residents are catered for should similar events unfold in the future.
“The $188,620 in funding will go towards the installation of a demountable building at Gooloogong Public School with a fully equipped kitchen, which can be used in conjunction with the school’s hall to provide a safe haven for locals.
“When not in use as an evacuation centre, the kitchen will also be utilised by students as a learning resource, making good use of the school’s vegetable garden,” she said.