Watering systems for sports grounds and the construction of water filling stations are among 10 Cabonne Shire projects to share in $1 million funding through the federal government's Drought Communities Program.
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Member for Calare Andrew Gee said the funding was intended to help farmers and townspeople get through "the worst drought in living memory."
"The only drought breaker is rain, so we need to continue doing all we can to ensure these communities have the support they need," he said.
Cabonne mayor Cr Kevin Beatty said it would boost local employment and stimulate business in the communities with benefits to flow for several years.
THE PROJECTS TO BE FUNDED:
- Upgrades across recreational facilities including parks, sporting grounds and reserves
- Installation of a watering system at Jack Huxley Oval in Manildra
- Upgrades to the watering system and perimeter fence of Dean Park Recreation Ground in Cudal
- Upgrades to the power supply at the Dr Andrew Ross Memorial Recreation Ground in Molong
- Construction of water filling stations at Manildra, Eugowra and Canowindra
- Improvements to the Tennis Clubhouse at the Manildra Recreation Ground
- Outdoor improvements to Cumnock Village Preschool
- Upgrade and installation of rabbit-proof fencing at cemeteries in Molong, Toogong, Garra, Cumnock, Canowindra and Cudal
- Implement water sustainability measures at Cumnock Public School
- Enhance and improve Men’s Sheds across Cabonne.