The NSW Government has awarded Snowy Monaro Regional Council $10,817 in NSW Government funding to upgrade the Nimmitabel Cenotaph.
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The Leader of the NSW Nationals and Member for Monaro John Barilaro said he was delighted this project will receive funding through the inaugural War Memorials Grants Program.
“I’m very proud our community has received a grant to honour the bravery and sacrifice show by so many and ensure their local legacy is maintained,” said Mr Barilaro.
“The Nimmitabel Cenotaph project is a fitting monument to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice, and this grant will ensure it can be properly maintained.
“Repairing and looking after local war memorials is a vital part of honouring those Australian servicemen and women who sacrificed so much for our nation and it is also another way of reaching out to a new generation.”
Minister for Justice Troy Grant said the NSW Nationals & Liberals Government is committed to preserving and displaying local military history for future generations.
“The NSW Government is proud to help local organisations invest in wartime history, especially when it is at risk of being lost due to disrepair or vandalism,” Mr Grant said.
The $1 million competitive War Memorial Grants Program was administered by Liquor & Gaming NSW in consultation with the NSW Branch of the RSL of Australia and the Office of Veterans Affairs.