Local Schools Receive Over $250,000 Through Community Building Partnership Funding

Schools throughout the Terrigal electorate have secured over $250,000 in funding from the NSW Government’s 2021 Community Building Partnership program.

Schools throughout the Terrigal electorate have secured over $250,000 in funding from the NSW Government’s 2021 Community Building Partnership program.

Member for Terrigal Adam Crouch said the funding would deliver much-needed improvements to local facilities, including $30,000 to upgrade the playground at Avoca Beach Public School.

“This is fantastic news for 12 schools across the Terrigal electorate, who will be receiving funding towards much-needed upgrades,” Mr Crouch said.

“This grassroots funding will directly help to create a more vibrant and inclusive local community with positive social, environmental and recreational outcomes.

“I congratulate all the P&C organisations that were successful in their applications and look forward to seeing how these projects make a real difference to our local schools.”

School projects in the Terrigal electorate for the 2021 round of the Community Building Partnership program are:

• Aspect Central Coast School - $15,000
• Avoca Beach Public School - $30,000
• Brisbania Public School - $16,900
• Chertsey Public School - $24,390
• Empire Bay Public School - $10,000
• Erina Heights Public School - $30,000
• Erina High School - $15,000
• Holgate Public School - $17,000
• Kincumber High School - $17,700
• Kincumber Public School - $30,000
• Pretty Beach Public School - $30,000
• Woodport Public School - $15,000

The Community Building Partnership program has funded more than 16,000 community projects across NSW since it commenced in 2009. Applications for the 2022 round will open early next year.

For more information, go to: www.nsw.gov.au/cbp.