Parkes Shire is among the four Local Government Areas (LGAs) receiving support, with $3.3 million allocated for vital infrastructure projects damaged by the catastrophic flooding. The funded initiatives will focus on restoring essential community assets, ensuring they are better equipped to withstand future severe weather events.
Minister for Regional NSW, Tara Moriarty, outlined the importance of the program. “The Community Assets Program is not just building back for now – we’re building back better for the future by improving the resilience of these essential assets.”
Parkes Shire projects include:
• New facility for NSW SES Parkes Unit: $1,310,530
• Berryman Oval Flood Repair (Trundle): $636,300
• Bushman’s Dam Flood Repair: $668,252
• PAC Park Flood Damage Repair: $701,545
General Manager of Parkes Shire Council, Kent Boyd, welcomed the support from theAustralian and NSW Governments.
“This significant investment is important for Parkes Shire, allowing us to not only restore flood damaged infrastructure but also build resilience against future floods.
“We will be particularly delighted to see our dedicated SES volunteers move into a new, purpose-built facility, which they so richly deserve”, Mr Boyd said.
For more information on the Community Assets Program 2024 and a list of funded projects, visit: www.nsw.gov.au/communityassetsprogram2024