Independent Member for Wollondilly today announced historic funding for a number of projects in Wollondilly including Warradale Mens Shed replacement, HillTop Memorial Hall Roof Replacement, Mower replacement for Alpine-Aylmerton Rural Fire Brigade and Equipment for Thirlmere Tennis Club.
“Since being elected I have been approached by a number of community organisations and clubs who have requested assistance for projects. These organisations allow our community to connect and I have been keen to work with each to ensure their good work can continue.”
“The Warradale Men's Shed in Warragamba needs a new home on council-owned land for certainty to create a permanent location for their organisation. Recognised as part of the Men's Shed initiative, the Warradale Men's Shed plays a role in fostering community resilience. While the organisation has saved about $40,000 for its new shed, by today's standard that is not enough. While Warragamba is remote, it is a growing area with an ageing demographic and is close to the new airport. We need more services like the Warradale Men's Shed, not less. I am very pleased to be able to help deliver the bulk of the funding for the new Men’s Shed for $256,372”
“The Hill Top War Memorial Hall has been in use since the celebrations at the end of the Second World War when it was constructed in 1947 by returned servicemen and community members. Like many buildings of its age, it is now in need of replacement, not due to many performances that blew the roof off, but sadly for its ageing condition. The new roof will update the hall's appearance, giving it the street appeal and functionality deserving of a valued community facility. Some people said we probably should have it without a roof, but in the Southern Highlands it would not be used for very many weeks without everybody freezing. Fortunately the new funding of $31,950 will allow the replacement of the Hall ensuring its continued use.”
“The Alpine/Aylmerton Rural Fire Brigade, which is in need of a new mower for its station. This station serves as a Wingecarribee Rural Fire Service training centre, hosting regular visits from brigades in the Wingecarribee and Wollondilly areas for training. This year the brigade celebrates its seventieth anniversary. The new mower would contribute to the station's overall functionality, allowing volunteers to uphold the station's condition and ensuring a well-maintained environment for training and community events in the outlying village of Alpine. The funding of $6,900 towards this equipment will be of great use for the volunteers who service our community.”
“Thirlmere Tennis Club is in need of a tennis ball machine, which will benefit the community through enhanced tennis opportunities. Newer machines allow diverse practice on the same court, allowing for those with disabilities the opportunity to practise against a machine. It will also aid players in the Tennis NSW sanctioned tournaments and encourage senior engagement, supplementing the existing seven‑weekly tennis fixtures held on weekdays, nights and Saturdays at Thirlmere Tennis Club. The grant of $3,295 also covers the purchase of an AED, essential for the Thirlmere township.”
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