The latest round of federal government funding for councils is in addition to more than $80 million already allocated to stimulus projects on the Mid North Coast.
The figure, which takes account of a range of programs introduced by the government in recent months, does not include the one-off bonus payments and business-related benefits delivered to the region through the two multi-billion dollar stimulus packages.
The member for Lyne, Rob Oakeshott, said an analysis of the stimulus spending showed the Mid North Coast had fared particularly well in the funding carve-up.
“This figure represents an unprecedented investment in schools, housing, roads, councils and community facilities on the Mid North Coast,” Mr Oakeshott said.
Mr Oakeshott noted that more than two thirds of the $80 million stimulus allocation to the Mid North Coast had come from the Building the Education Revolution (BER) fund.
“I continue to repeat the message that increasing our communities’ aspiration for better education standards is the key to tackling many of the local structural disadvantages issues we face, whether they be entrenched higher-than-average unemployment, lower-than-average incomes or higher-than-average poverty levels,” he said.
“In this context, a spend of almost $60 million on improving our schools and the learning environments of our children represents an investment not only in short-term job creation but also in the long-term future of our region.”
Mr Oakeshott said there was still time for tradespeople, suppliers, contractors, designers and engineers to get involved in the delivery of stimulus projects.
Anyone wanting to register their interest in the construction phase of the local BER projects should visit https://www.det.nsw.edu.au/strat_ direction/schools/ber/registratio n/index.htm
ECONOMIC STIMULUS PLAN FUNDING IN THE WINGHAM AREA
BULDING THE EDUCATION REVOLUTION
NATIONAL SCHOOL PRIDE PROGRAM
* Bobin Public School: Refurbishment of school facilities, $75,000
* Elands Public School: Refurbishment of school facilities, $50,000
* Krambach Public School: Refurbishment of school facilities, $50,000
* Manning District Adventist School, Tinonee: Refurbishment of ceilings and grounds and sports facility. Upgrade of ICT infrastructure, $50,000
* Mount George Public School: Refurbishment of school facilities, $50,000
* St Joseph’s Primary School, Wingham: Refurbishment of site landscaping. Refurbishment of school facilities – external and internal, $75,000
* Tinonee Public School: Refurbishment of school facilities, $125,000
* Wingham Brush Public School: Refurbishment of school facilities, $150,000
* Wingham High School: Refurbishment of school facilities, $200,000
* Wingham Public School: Refurbishment of school facilities, $150,000
PRIMARY SCHOOLS FOR THE 21ST CENTURY
* St Joseph’s Primary School, Wingham: Construction of a multi-purpose hall and construction of a library, $850,000
* Tinonee Public School: New hall and covered outdoor learning area (COLA), $2,000,000
* Elands Public School: New classroom, $250,000
* Krambach Public School: Library upgrade, $250,000
* Manning District Adventist School, Tinonee: Construction of a multi-purpose hall, $250,000
* Bobin Public School: New classroom, $250,000
* Wingham Brush Public School: New hall/COLA, $2,500,000
* Wingham High School: Construction of a language centre, $920,000
BOOM GATES FOR RAIL CROSSINGS
* Dollys Flat Road, Killawarra: Install flashing lights, boom gates and bells, not specified
COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM
* Wingham Sporting Complex: Extension and upgrade of existing grandstand seating, $30,000
* Wingham Men’s Shed: Construction of a Men’s Shed to provide a space for the male community to gather, talk and participate in activities, $53,000
* Leo Carney Public Reserve, Krambach: Improvements including installation of a barbecue, shelter, seating and landscaping, $10,000
* Cuddlepie Childcare Centre, Wingham: An integrated roof reconstruction to facilitate insulation and water capture, $20,000
* Wingham Town Hall: Renovation of the roof including insulation and upgrade of roof sheeting to improve energy efficiency, $90,000
* Wingham Cemetery: Upgrade will include the development of memorial gardens and installation of seating areas, $25,000
* Wingham central business district: Implementation of landscape and other urban design improvements, $20,000
* Cedar Party Creek Reserve, Wingham: Construction of an environmentally-sustainable visitor amenity block, $25,000
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