Bays grants exceed $22,000
The Bays Community Group was successful in obtaining more than $22,000 in grants to help with community projects last year, according to group president Mr Bob Puffett.
Mr Puffett said the group was fortunate to receive a $400 grant from Gosford Council towards the Phegans Walk track as well as a $1500 grant from council towards community support.
Council also contributed $1600 to enable the group to purchase new blinds for the community hall.
Meanwhile, the NSW Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water granted $17,000 in funds to support improvement work the hall.
A Volunteers Grant through the Federal Government of $1700 allowed the group to pay for expenses such as fuel and a new air conditioner for the hall.
"These grants enable us to achieve our aims and objectives for the residents of the Bays," Mr Puffett said.
Newsletter, 24 Dec 2009
Bob Puffett, The Bays Community Group