Irrigation upgrade for Patrick Croke Oval

Patrick Croke Oval at Kincumber is set to benefit from $500,000 in upgrades funded through Round Five of the NSW Government’s Stronger Country Communities Fund.

Member for Terrigal Adam Crouch said the funding would go towards the upgrade of irrigation and subsoil drainage.

“It is fantastic that the Government has been able to provide Central Coast Council with the full amount requested to upgrade the much-utilised community facility,” Crouch said.

“This is just one of six projects funded through the latest round of the Stronger Country Communities Fund.”

Central Coast Council Director Community and Recreation Services Melanie Smith said the funding would help to deliver improved sports turf facilities and positive outcomes for the community.

“Improving facilities encourages participation in sport and, importantly, supports healthy and active lifestyles for our community,” she said.

“These works will improve the quality of the fields, making them more enjoyable to play on (and) limiting field closure and interruptions to seasons.”

Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole said in the past five years the fund had delivered more than 2,000 grassroots projects, benefitting every local government area in regional NSW.

“We all know how important it is for communities to have great places to come together to build social connections and boost their wellbeing through sport or community events,” he said. more than this and a diverse mix of housing types is required to meet the needs of our community.

“More than half (63 per cent) of all households on the Central Coast earn below $2,000 a week and need affordable housing.

“The anticipated growth in population on the Coast is a terrific thing, which will help boost both economic growth and enhance the social fabric of our community.

“However, it is essential that we get the mix of housing types right to ensure there is equity for all.”

Visit yourvoiceourcoast.com/ housing to find out more and have your say.

Source: Media release, Mar 15 Central

“It’s the little things that make a big difference to the way we all work, live, play and do business, and the NSW Liberals and Nationals in Government are delivering the projects that make a difference to everyday life right across regional NSW.” Round Five of the Stronger Country Communities Fund will support local community and sporting infrastructure projects, street beautification, public programs and events that display the best of local character and community spirit.

For more information, visit: nsw.gov.au/sccf

Media release, Mar 12 Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast Adam Crouch