Parkes Shire Council has put forward eight projects for grant funding under round two of the State Government's Stronger Country Communities.
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The projects include extending the Tullamore GP suite in the Multipurpose Centre for $400,000, rejuvenating of Peak Hill’s main street at $180,000, a new amenities block for the Trundle Showground ($200,000), upgrades to the Tullamore multicourt ($150,000), makeover for POLA Park oval in Tullamore ($230,000), disabled access network of footpaths at McGlynn Oval ($136,000), rehabilitating Cheney Oval ($600,000) and refurbishing Cheney Park amenities ($200,000).
Council says these are the township priorities next on its list.
“Council has taken the opportunity to put forward for funding a number of township projects,” Parkes Shire Mayor, Cr Ken Keith OAM said.
“These projects, valued at more than $2 million, were identified by our residents as priorities during the Parkes 2030 community consultation workshops held throughout the Parkes Shire last year.”
Parkes received a total of $726,060 under round one of the Stronger Country Communities Fund towards Stage 2 of the Parkes Active Movement Plan, refurbishing the Parkes Community Hall next to the old Parkes Hospital complex, and the Parkes Little Theatre seating upgrades and refurbishment.
The projects put forward in round 2 in more detail:
Extension to the Tullamore GP suite in the Multipurpose Centre Grant request $400,000
The current space for the GP suite in the Tullamore Health Centre is inadequate. This project will deliver an extension to the current GP suite to provide an additional 64m2 to include additional space for reception room, waiting room and pharmacy, as well as additional space of 16m2 for an extended meeting/daycare room. This extension will enable the surgery to comply with current accreditation requirements and facilitate a more attractive facility to secure a GP for the township to provide medical services to an isolated community (more than one hours' drive to closest hospital). NSW Health have put $50,000 towards the project costs.
Rejuvenation of Peak Hill Main Street Grant request of $180,000
This project will revitalise the main street through the township of Peak Hill to deliver new trees to shade the street, new rubber blisters to replace old broken concrete footings, new plantings at the pedestrian crossing to beautify the area and awning inspections of shop frontages throughout Caswell Street. This project has a high level of community support, being identified in the Peak Hill Community Strategic Plan developed in consultation with community members.
New amenities block for Trundle Showground Grant request of $200,000
This project will replace the old amenities building at the Trundle Showground (built in the 1970s) to support the annual show, Bush Tucker Day and the ever growing ABBA Festival. These facilities will not only support these events, but also travellers/campers year-round who visit Trundle, helping to support the growth of the township.
Rejuvenation of Tullamore multicourt Grant request of $150,000
This project will see the current facilities removed and replaced with four new tennis courts complete with nets, multipurpose ball hoops, new fencing and posts.
POLA Park oval rehabilitation Grant request of $230,000
This project will rehabilitate and completely rejuvenate the only sporting oval in Tullamore. Pola Park is used for cricket, AFL, rugby, school, district cross country and athletics events. This project will deliver new irrigation and associated pump system to fully irrigate the entire oval, as well re-seeding the oval and replacing the old broken fence. The precinct will receive an added facelift through the planting of shade trees around the oval.
Disabled access network of footpaths at McGlynn Oval Grant request of $136,000
This project will provide access to the McGlynn Oval facilities for all members of the community, including those with a disability or mobility issues. This project will provide 192m of shared pathway, linking the McGlynn Oval amenities block, carpark, netball courts and hockey court complete with pedestrian refuge through Baker Street and ramps for wheelchair and pram access.
Cheney Oval rehabilitation Grant request of $600,000
This project will deliver critical rehabilitation works to Cheney Oval – one of the major sporting precincts in Parkes. The engagement of an expert soil scientist and installation of an extensive subsoil drainage system will mitigate serious salinity and drainage issues throughout the site which make parts of the oval unusable through much of the season. Cheney Oval is home to the Parkes Pumas Touch Association and often hosts regional and state level touch football and hockey championships. However these carnivals are getting harder to secure due to the rapid degradation of the oval.
Refurbishment of Cheney Park amenities Grant ask of $200,000
This project will satisfy the urgent community need for safe and secure amenities at one of the most popular sporting fields in Parkes. The tired amenities building and associated infrastructure at Cheney Park will be completely refurbished, safely removing dangerous asbestos throughout the entire facility. It will provide a new unisex disabled access toilet, accessible to general public at all times, and compliant ambulant toilets in both male and female change rooms. Parkes Touch Football Association has committed $20,000 towards the project.