Mr Whan said the NSW Government’s Community Building Partnership program is a way to support the community and create local jobs.

“This is a $300,000 funding investment by the NSW Government for Monaro to help build much needed local infrastructure,” he said.

“This is great news, with funding going to groups like the Lions Club Bombala, who will receive $27,500 to for the walkway upgrade at Bombala River, and $16,327 for the Delegate Progress Association for the community house refurbishment for local and visiting medical practitioners in Delegate.”

Mr Whan said the funding comes as part of the NSW Government’s $35 million Community Building Partnership program.

Announced in June this year as part of the State Budget, the fund aims to provide an economic stimulus by investing in local community infrastructure.

“I would like to congratulate all of the local organisations which will receive funding for their projects,” Mr Whan said.

“Groups whose applications were unsuccessful can check for more funding opportunities online at www.communitybuilders.nsw.gov.au”