Community halls, parks and showgrounds across the Tamworth region could soon receive a boost, with the latest round of the NSW Government’s Crown Reserves Improvement Fund now open for applications.
Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson has encouraged local Crown Land managers to apply for a share of the $13.5 million funding pool, which supports upgrades and maintenance of community facilities situated on Crown land.
“Our region is full of parks, showgrounds, recreation areas, halls, shelters, clubs and grounds that are important parts of community living and connection,” Mr Anderson said.
“These areas are often on crown land and are maintained by hardworking volunteers with a passion for providing a great space for their community.
“Their work is invaluable, which is why I do everything I can to support them by pushing for more and more funding for crown lands.”
The fund offers grants between $50,000 and $1 million to assist with a range of projects, from building repairs and accessibility improvements to fencing, equipment upgrades and environmental management tasks such as weed control.
“This fund is about giving crown land managers the tools they need to do their job,” Mr Anderson added.
“That means granting funds for building repairs, accessibility upgrades, fencing, weed control, equipment, or anything else they need to tackle the odd jobs around the facility.”
Applications for the 2025–26 funding round close at 5 pm on Thursday, 5 December 2025.
For eligibility criteria and application details, visit: www.crownland.nsw.gov.au/reserve-manager/finance/crown-reserves-improvement-fund.
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