Residents were invited to choose which projects in their local area they would like to see funded by the NSW Government’s My Community Project program.
Pratten Park Bowling Club, MakerSpace & Co and Petersham Public School P&C together secured a total of $176,956 in funding after winning a community vote.
State MP for Summer Hill, Jo Haylen, says organisations like these are the foundations of strong communities across the Inner West.
“The diversity of the projects are a reflection of our values,” she said.
“A performance space for local live musicians, space and equipment for local artisans and makers and access to a versatile, high-quality venue for local athletes at one of the best schools in the Inner West.”
Pratten Park Bowling Club will use its grant of $26,956 to create a community music hub, providing local live music with a versatile venue to perform a wide range of musical performances.
MakerSpace & Co will use its $110,000 grant to provide more access to the local community to their shared creative workshop and facilities. This will provide organisations and individuals with increased, affordable access to high-level wood, metal, plastics, ceramics, and digital technology machinery and expertise.
Petersham Public School P&C will use its grant of $40,000 to repurpose a tennis court into a new multi-sport facility, creating a versatile sports space for use by both students and the wider community.
Three local groups get slice of windfall
THREE community organisations will receive a significant funding boost after winning the community’s vote.