The newly created Local Small Commitments Allocation Program will provide MidCoast Council with $400,000 for local projects.
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Each of the state's 128 councils will receive funding from the state government.
Before the start of this month's council meeting Cr Peter Epov asked the liveable communities director, Paul De Szell if council consulted or alerted the community of the grant funding .
Mr De Szell said projects were selected from the short-term priority actions outlined in the MidCoast Open Space and Recreation Strategy.
He said there had been extensive community consultation about the projects.
Croki swimming enclosure (off wharf) would received $100,000; $150,000 had been allocated toward resurfacing tennis courts in Bulahdelah (which also could include line-marking), $50,000 for upgrades to pathways and drainages in Diamond Beach, while $100,000 had been set aside to construct a fenced off leash free area with agility equipment for dogs in Wingham.
Jeanene Duncan
Jeanene has more than 40 years experience as a regional and rural journalist starting at The Land Newspaper. She also worked for Stock Journal Newspaper (SA), McPherson, Fairfax newspapers and Rural Press, and contributed to various magazines.
Jeanene has more than 40 years experience as a regional and rural journalist starting at The Land Newspaper. She also worked for Stock Journal Newspaper (SA), McPherson, Fairfax newspapers and Rural Press, and contributed to various magazines.
