Community projects receive funding

Eight projects on the Peninsula will share in $155,543 in funding, after Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein and Minister for Citizenship and Communities Victor Dominello made the announcement on Tuesday, December 3, at the Ettalong senior citizens' centre.

The Anglican Parish of Woy Woy will receive funds for the installation of a safe outdoor children's play area at St Andrew's Anglican Church, Woy Woy.

Ettalong Baptist Church will receive money for the extension of a work area and to upgrade an existing electric power supply at Peninsula Community Men's Shed.

Gosford Council will receive funds for the Woy Woy Oval grandstand redevelopment and the upgrade on the kitchen at Ettalong 50 Plus Leisure and Lifestyle Centre.

Pearl Beach Progress Association will also benefit from the funding and will be able to upgrade sound and light at the Pearl Beach Memorial Hall.

Umina Surf Life Saving Club will receive funds to refurbish the club's refuse area.

Woy Woy Community Aged Care Centre will receive money to fit out and refurbish its Palliative Care Room.

Woy Woy Peninsula Netball Association will receive funds for the upgrade of its courts.

This grant funding has been provided under the state government's 2013 Community Building Partnership program.

"Building and restoring local infrastructure as well as supporting local construction jobs and businesses are a welcome boost in enhancing local investment in our community," Mr Holstein said.

"I look forward to seeing the benefits to our communities as projects are undertaken and put into use across the Peninsula."

Media release, 4 Dec 2013

Chris Holstein, Member for Gosford