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Annual Report 2013-2014Public Reserves Management Fund Program

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Foreword from the MinisterIt is my great pleasure to present the inaugural Annual Review of the Public Reserves Management Fund Program, which highlights the program’s achievements in 2013-2014.

The program supports regional economic growth in NSW, strengthens local communities and helps to protect our natural environment.

Over the last four years, more than $80 million has been allocated through the annual funding program, which provides financial

support for the development, maintenance and improvement of Crown reserves.

Managers of NSW Crown reserves, as well as freehold showgrounds and schools of arts, are eligible to apply for grants and low interest loans to support their work on behalf of the NSW community in managing some of our most important public reserves through a competitive application process.

In 2013-2014, $22.7 million in funding was allocated to 482 recipients across the State to support important initiatives such as the maintenance of showgrounds and community halls, the improvement

of local parks and reserves, the protection against bushfires, weeds and pests, and the development of caravan parks.

This program  plays a vital role through its ability to make tangible and long lasting improvements to Crown reserves, which in turn underpins the social, economic and environmental well-being of large and small communities across the State.

The many achievements which are showcased throughout this Annual Review could not be made possible without the enduring involvement and commitment of thousands of people across the State, who

commit their valuable time and effort to maintain and improve these important Crown assets for the benefit of the people of NSW.

On behalf of the NSW Government, I thank everyone who helps look after our Crown

reserves.

Niall Blair MLC

Minister for Lands and Water

Minister for Primary Industries

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About Department of Industry - LandsDepartment of Industry - Lands and subsequent, is a diverse, regionally based Government agency responsible for Crown land within NSW. Under the Crown Lands Act 1989, the Department is responsible for managing some of the most iconic and diverse public land through approximately 35,000 Crown reserves and approximately 60,000 leases, licences and permits. The department is also responsible for managing and assessing Aboriginal land claims under the

NSW Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1983.

The NSW Crown Estate is large and diverse – representing approximately 42% of the State of NSW. Valued at $11 billion, it is used for a range of social, economic, recreation and heritage and environment conservation purposes. 

Crown land includes:

• most beaches, estuaries and waterways;

• Crown roads;

• land used for grazing, agriculture and travelling stock;

• commercial ventures such as marinas, kiosks, restaurants and aged care facilities;

• recreational areas such as ovals, tennis courts, golf courses, bowling greens and walking tracks;

• community and cultural facilities including community halls, showgrounds, racecourses, cemeteries and lighthouses; and

• tourism facilities such as caravan and holiday parks.

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ContentsForeword from the Minister About Department of Industry - Lands About the Public Reserves Management Fund program Overview State Parks Showgrounds

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Pests and Weeds 12Local Parks and Reserves 14Caravan Parks 18Tracks and Trails 21Managing the Program 23Funding Tables 25

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About the Public Reserves Management Fund ProgramThe Public Reserves Management Fund Program (PRMFP) provides financial support for the development, maintenance and improvement of public reserves. PRMFP funds are allocated each financial year to reserve managers through a robust assessment process.

The PRMFP was established by the Public Reserves Management Fund Act 1987. It has been self-sustaining since 1998-1999, generating income from levies, licenses and loan repayments. More than $80m has been allocated by the NSW Government from the PRMFP over the last 4 years.

In 2013-2014, $22.7m was disbursed across six funding programs to support important initiatives such as the maintenance of showgrounds and community halls, the improvement of local parks and reserves, pest and weed management and the development of Crown holiday parks.

During 2013-2014, the PRMFP continued to provide financial support for the development, maintenance and improvement of public reserves across New South Wales through the following programs:

• Local Parks and Reserves

• Caravan Parks

• State Parks

• Showgrounds

• Pest and Weeds

• Tracks and Trails

Each year the funding priorities are reviewed and set. In 2013/14, priority was given to applications that assisted reserve managers to achieve:

• Compliance with legislative and/or regulatory obligations

• Substantial repairs, maintenance or upgrades that preserved or broadened the reserve user base, especially where this promoted greater financial sustainability

• Environmental management, such as conservation, contaminated site management or remediation, bushfire management, and pest and weed control

• Activities of regional or State-wide significance

• Business planning, including concept development and

asset management.

In 2013-2014, $22.7m was disbursed across six funding programs to

support Crown reserves across NSW

Objectives of the PRMF Program

• Maintain and develop recreational and tourism facilities on public reserves for community use and enjoyment

• Facilitate improved management of community facilities on public reserves, including community halls, showgrounds and parks

• Manage and renovate infrastructure and other assets on public reserves to optimise value to the community and comply with regulatory obligations

• Enhance environmental assets by supporting conservation initiatives, bushfire management and weed and pest control on public reserves

• Support business opportunities that realise the potential of the Crown land Estate and supportregional economies

• Support the important role that volunteers play in theongoing management of the Crown reserve system

• Ensure the PRMF program is self-sustaining and managed in a contemporary and efficient manner, with appropriate planning and administrative processes.

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2013-2014 Overview The 2013-2014 PRMFP was delivered via two rounds:

• Round 1 - Crown Parks and Reserves, Crown Caravan and State Parks, Showgrounds (including freehold) and School of Arts Halls, Pests and Weeds

• Round 2 - Showgrounds (including freehold).

Crown Lands received 536 applications for round 1 of the 2013-2014 PRMFP:

• 362 were general applications

• 174 were for pests and weeds

The total value of these applications was $30m, made up of $19.7m in grant requests and $10.3m in loan requests.

The department received 71 applications in

response to round 2 of the 2013-2014 PRMFP. The total value of these applications was $2.4m, made up of $2.3m in grant requests and $0.1m in loan requests.

By way of comparison, 316 applications were received through the 2012-2013 PRMFP process. This substantial increase is due to greater awareness of the PRMFP among stakeholders.

In 2013–2014, following a robust assessment process 482 grant and loan applications were accepted and funded during the 2013-2014 program, totalling over $22.7 million.

Each year the PRMFP funds both large and small projects to benefit reserves and communities across the State. In 2013-2014 the diversity of funded projects spanned from less than $20,000 to more than $4 million.

Program Area Number ValueLocal Parks and Reserves 210 $6,332,238

Caravan Parks 23 $6,812,927

State Parks 8 $4,639,741

Showgrounds 87 $2,612,816

Pest and Weeds 153 $1,358,886

Tracks and Trails Program 1 $985,000

Total 482 $22,741,608

Overview

Local Parks & ReservesCaravan ParksState ParksShowgroundsPest & WeedsTracks & Trails

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Number and Value of Successful ProjectsLocal Parks & Reserves Caravan Parks State Parks Showgrounds Pest and Weeds Tracks & TrailsNo. ofProjects $ No. of

Projects $ No. ofProjects $ No. of

Projects $ No. ofProjects $ No. of

Projects $

$0-20K 116 1,128,063 37 369,712 140 922,449$20,001-50K 71 2,462,753 10 379,244 5 174,989 41 1,450,413 12 376,437$50,001-100k 12 879,365 3 241,206 1 54,752 8 647,891 1 60,000$100,001-$250K 10 1,512,057 1 157,000 1 160,000 1 144,800$250K+ 1 350,000 9 6,035,477 1 4,250,000 1 985,000Total 210 $6,332,238 23 $6,812,927 8 $4,639,741 87 $2,612,816 153 $1,358,886 1 $985,000

2013-2014 Program HighlightsWith more than 480 individual projects funded by the Public Reserves Management Fund program (PRMFP), there were literally hundreds of highlights in 2013-2014. Great outcomes are being achieved from these grants and loans across the State, with beneficiaries ranging from small community groups to whole regions. Following are examples of just some of these highlights, organised by program area.

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State Parks provide public access to some of the most scenic locations across NSW. These unique reserves provide a range of recreation facilities perfect for day trips and longer stays - accommodation options include caravan and camping sites, bungalows and cabins. In addition to their recreational offerings, the Parks also support local economies, assist environmental management and provide valuable employment opportunities.

In 2013-2014, 11 State parks received a total of $4.6m to undertake a range of projects including utility infrastructure renewal, removal of illegal dumping, installation of fitness equipment and construction of public amenities and camping facilities.

Copeton Waters, Lake Keepit, Lake Glenbawn, Lake Burrendong, Wyangala Waters, Grabine Lakeside and Burrinjuck Waters State ParksUtility infrastructure upgrades and renewal program $4.25m (2013-2014)The NSW Crown Holiday Parks Trust received a $4.25m grant in 2013-2014 to upgrade and renew the utility infrastructure at seven inland State parks. This was the second instalment of a three year funding commitment totalling more than $11m. The substantial works program includes construction of new water treatment plants, sewerage treatment plant upgrades and improvements to power supply safety and reliability. The completion of the works program at these much loved and

visited parks will see visitors no longer having to bring bottled water with them to the parks, that effluent is better managed to protect the surrounding waterways and electricity will reliably and safely meet current and future visitation demands.

In 2013-2014, the program of improvements included:

• Installation of a 150kL/day water treatment plant with 200kL treated water storage at Grabine.

• Installation of new electrical transformers at Grabine to power the new water treatment plant

• Tendering for the supply and installation of water treatment plants at Mookerawa, Burrendong and Glenbawn.

• Services plans and surveys for all parks were completed.

• Electrical compliance was completed at all parks which included upgrades to safety switches (RCD protection), switchboard testing and upgrades.

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In 2013 management of the Inland Waters State Parks was consolidated to provide a more professional and financially sustainable management structure through the establishment of the NSW Crown Holiday Parks Trust. Investment by the PRMFP is providing the foundations for the NSW Crown Holiday Parks Trust to improve the overall visitor experience and future financial sustainability of these iconic State Parks.

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Far left: Copeton Waters State Park

Top and bottom left: Inland waterways at the State Parks

Above: New water treatment plant with 200kL treated water storage at Grabine.

Right: Electrical transformers at Grabine to power the new water treatment plant

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Living Desert State ParkImproving tourist visitor facilities$160,000 (2013-2014)

Broken Hill City Council received a grant to install new gas BBQs at the Living Desert State Park picnic ground and amenities building and camping facilities.

The new facilities extend the stay time for visitors and builds on their outback experience.

Located within the Crown reserve and settled in the tranquility of the gullies and rocky outcrops near Broken Hill is the 180ha Living Desert Flora and Fauna Sanctuary. Bordered by a predator-

proof fence, the sanctuary allows visitors to gain close access to outback plants and animals, while understanding the region’s Aboriginal heritage and the importance of preserving this environment for future generations.

Another major attraction within the Living Desert is the Sculpture Site.  A successful sculpture symposium was held on this majestic hilltop (within the centre of the reserve) in 1993 by artists from around the world, under the direction of organiser and artist Lawrence Beck. Twelve sandstone sculptures highlight the skyline, all with a story to tell. The Sculpture Site can be accessed via a 1 km walking trail starting from the Flora and Fauna Sanctuary car park.

Above: Sunset at one of the majestic sculptures in the Living Desert

Top right: Sunset in the Living Desert

Middle and below right: New BBQ’s

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Throughout NSW, a network of more than 170 showgrounds located on Crown reserves provide multi-purpose community, recreation and event facilities. Agricultural shows, equestrian and sporting events are some of the many activities that people enjoy at showgrounds. Volunteers are the backbone to the management of showgrounds across the State and the PRMFP supports these communities through financial support to maintain, upgrade and develop these valuable community assets.

In 2013-2014, 87 showgrounds received $2.61m to undertake a range of projects including upgrades to amenities, electrical and lighting upgrades, preservation of heritage structures, construction of new show pavilions and camping facilities.

Cudal Showground Sewerage connection to amenities block$21,000 (2013-2014)

The Cudal Showground holds a number of hired events for weddings and community functions throughout the year in addition to its annual show, camp drafts, pony club and a Lions Swap.

The PRMF program gave a $21,000 grant to provide a new sewerage connection at the Showground so the new amenities block could be completed.

The community value generated from the new amenities block is tremendous and it is used regularly throughout the year by the locals and visitors.

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Above: The annual Cudal Show attracts lots of visitors and locals to celebrate life in the countryAbove right: Ribbon cutting to mark the completion of the new amenities blockMiddle: Local workers were employed to construct the amenities block

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Pests and Weeds

In 2013-2014, 154 projects were funded with $1.36m to undertake pest and weed control on Crown reserves across the State.

Bevan’s IslandBitou bush control$4,000 (2013-2014)

Bevan’s Island is Crown land under the care and control of Shellharbour City Council. The Island occupies an area of approximately 28ha on the south eastern edge of Lake Illawarra. It is about 100m offshore and is topographically flat and exclusively formed from sand. The vegetation is dominated by Casuarina forest and includes extensive development of salt-marsh and other salt tolerant plant species.

Bitou Bush is a serious weed of conservation areas in coastal south east Australia restricting

access to beaches and destroying native bushland.

In 2013-2014, Shellharbour City Council received a grant of $4,000 through the PRMF program to carry out a ground spraying program (accessible only by boat) to infestations of Bitou Bush on Bevan’s Island to prevent the weed;s further establishment, spread and continued degradation of the Island’s natural environment.

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Main photo: Controlling Bitou Bush via boats

Top right: After a successful spraying program, Bitou Bush is dying off

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Belmont Wetlands State ParkControlling weeds of national significance$15,000 (2013-2014) In 2007, the former BHP site at Belmont Wetlands was declared as NSW’s 10th State Park. Crown Lands PRMFP supplied initial seed funding for the community based Trust, as caretakers of the park, to undertake revegetation.

Belmont Wetlands State Park comprises seven coastal wetlands, some of which drain into Lake Macquarie. It features the largest single open water wetland in Lake Macquarie and is fed by an extensive wetland system from the north and north east.

The area is important for maintaining both local and regional biodiversity, offering a range of habitat types which support a rich mix of plant and animal species dependent on the area for their survival. Over 113 bird species make the area

home, as well as threatened wildlife species, and a number of rare and endangered plant species. Belmont Wetlands also has sites of value to our cultural heritage, with evidence of Aboriginal occupation and early European settlement.

In 2013-2014, Belmont Wetlands State Park received $15,000 from the PRMFP grants program. These funds were used to target weeds of national significance such as Bitou Bush, Lantana, Pampas Grass and Morning Glory.

Hunter Land Management and Kleinfelder were contracted to do the chemical control spraying and with the help of local residents, the Conservation Volunteer Association and the Friends of Belmont Wetlands Landcare Group the weed problem was managed.

Since its creation as a State Park, other benefits have included:

• environmental rehabilitation of the degradation caused by sand mining overthe years

• rehabilitation following 4WD and trail bike use

• protection of the park from illegal dumping,arson and other antisocial activities

• an extensive weed and feral animal control

• program to help protect biodiversity andsensitive habitats

• protection and rehabilitation from soil erosion

• continual bush fire mitigation works to protectwildlife and surrounding communities

• extensive revegetation and dune stabilisation

• works utilising Green Corps volunteers

• protection of important cultural heritage sitesfor future generations

• engagement of community members in thelong-term care of the park

• achievement of better outcomes for native vegetation, biodiversity, land, rivers and coastalwaterways in line with the NSW State Plan.

Friends of Belmont Wetlands Landcare group and Green Corps volunteers help clean up and rehabilitate the Wetlands

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Crown reserves across NSW provide many of the State’s town squares and local parks, State heritage sites, community halls, museums, nature reserves, coastal lands, waterway corridors, sporting grounds, racetracks, camping areas, travelling stock routes, walking tracks, commons, pre-schools, aged care facilities and emergency services.

“more than 200 reserves across the State received $6.72m in funding”

These much-loved lands and facilities are managed by local councils, volunteer trust boards, charitable and not for profit corporations and the department to support the economic, environmental, social and cultural well-being of communities across NSW.

In 2013-2014, more than 200 reserves across the State received $6.72m in funding to undertake a range of activities including installation and upgrade of playground equipment, picnic, BBQ, sporting fixtures and public amenities, fencing, public fire safety improvements, construction of public paths, building repairs and maintenance, improvements in disability access, commercial kitchen upgrades and installations, and heritage preservations works.

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Main photo: Enjoying the new Playground

Top right: Upgraded beach access

Bottom right: The spray park at Copeton Inland State Park is popular with all ages

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Cabarita ParkWagga Beach upgrade$400,000 (2013-2014)Two projects which form part of the $4 million Wagga Wagga Riverside Masterplan were given a $400,000 injection of funds from the PRMFP in 2013-2014.

Over $350,000 was used on stage one of the Wagga Beach Landscape Plan, with the remaining $50,000 used for the amenities block including the construction of new disabled toilet facilities.

The first stage included significant landscape works, the construction of a shared pathway along the levee and the provision of additional barbecue facilities. 

Wagga Wagga Council’s Commercial and

Economic Development Manager, James Bolton said the enhancement to the amenity of the Wagga Beach precinct for casual users as well as organised recreational clubs such as the Wagga Bidgee Canoe Club and Wagga Swim Club would benefit the whole community.

“The grant from PRMFP was a much-needed addition to council’s existing commitment of $900,000 towards the upgrade of the beach precinct. 

“It’s one of the key recreation areas of Wagga and it is part of a bigger picture to reconnect the city with the river.

“The rejuvenation of the Riverside Precinct will allow locals and visitors of all ages and abilities to enjoy this recreational asset all year round, in all types of weather conditions,” he said.

Local contractors have installed new furniture

and picnic tables, renovated existing facilities, constructed two additional barbecue areas, installed a new irrigation system and re-shaped the beach access.

More than 20,000 native plants have been planted and 400 square metres of turf laid.

In early 2015, works will start in the area around the rocks and St Michael’s oval, which could potentially function as an amphitheatre or play host to festivals and markets.

A new pathway will link the Civic Centre to the levee bank and the Riverside precinct.

“It’s one of the key recreation areas of Wagga and it is part of a bigger picture to reconnect the

city with the river”

Main photo: One of the new undercover BBQ’s and picnic tables at Wagga Beach

Top right: The Beach before the upgrade. Courtesy of the Daily Advertiser

Bottom right: Enjoying a picnic at the Beach

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Sulphide Street Railway and Historical MuseumRemoval of cement rendering$116,930 (2013-2014)

The Sulphide Street Railway and Historical Museum in Broken Hill received $116,930 for the removal of cement rendering on all external walls of the historic station building. The render was damaging this important heritage site which was built in 1905.

The Museum is run by volunteers who are passionate about preserving the history of this famous mining town which is also famous as a terminus for the Silverton Tramway.

The Museum hosts more than four museums: the Broken Hill Migrant Museum, the Hospital Museum, the Ron Carter Transport Pavilion and the Triple Chance Mineral Collection. It is also home to a range of railway attractions, including the Silver City Comet and a selection of restored

rolling stock from the Silverton Tramway Company.

Christine Adams, from the Museum Trust said “we were very grateful to receive the PRMFP grant as it has guaranteed the longevity of the building. “

South Heads, Moruya Construction of new playground$25,000 (2013-2014)

In June 2014 local children and their families at Moruya had a new playground next to the Surf Club at South Heads.

Eurobodalla Shire Council began removing the old equipment in May and installed the new Moduplay playground.

The new $90,000 playground was funded by Council and $25,000 in grant funding from the PRMFP. Main: The Historical Museum at Broken Hill

Top right: Old locomotivesMiddle: Historical Museum Visitors to the Sulphide Street Railway view one of the old carriages

Bottom right: Play equipment after the makeover at Morouya

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Binya Public Hall Construction of a pergola/awning $12,223 (2013-2014)

In the past financial year, Binya Public Hall Trust was named the winner of the 2013 Crown Lands Crown Reserve Trust – Community Manager’s Award. The award is part of the NSW/ACT Regional Achievement and Community Awards.

This annual awards program recognises groups, business, individuals and communities who play a vital role in enhancing the social, environmental and economic prosperity of regional and rural NSW and the ACT.

The Crown Lands Crown Reserve Trust - Community Managers Award was developed to recognise community volunteers or committees who devote many hours of unpaid service to their communities managing and caring for Crown reserves which include recreation areas

and parks, halls, museums and other community assets.

The Binya Public Hall trustees look after and maintain Binya Hall in South West NSW and in the 2013-2014 financial year received a PRMFP grant of $12,223 to help construct an awning/pergola on the western side of the Hall to help moderate heat in summer. They also received a matching contribution from Graincorp to enable the awning/pergola to be constructed and Narranderra Shire helped with gravel to fix

drainage issues.

The hall is used for local events and as a central meeting place for the small community.

President of the Binya Public Hall Trust, Helen Dalton said without the funding to keep the Hall in working condition it would be in ruins.

“Binya Hall provides the social glue for us,” she said.

The volunteers of the Trust have been busy in the past few years constructing a disability entrance, installing gas heating and applying for a liquor license which they hope will increase the number of events hosted at the Hall.

The Trust actively promotes the Hall and encourages community members to be involved in their activities including participating in the Binya Cleanup and local community initiatives.

The Trust volunteers are always thinking of ways to complement PRMFP funding. Recently they designed and printed their own cookbook and tea towel which they sell at the local Post Office to raise funds for future developments at the Hall. Overcoming a variety of challenges, the Binya Hall volunteers continue to be innovative in creating a great meeting place for their community.

Main photo: Representatives of the Binya Hall Reserve Trust, Paul Conlan, Helen Dalton and Sheryl Conlan. (Image courtesy of The Area News.)

Top right: The Hall before the community took overBottom right: Locals pitch in to restore the Hall

“The Hall is a focal point and much-loved meeting place for the

local community. It caters for all sorts of events and functions and is integral

to holding our rural community together“

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With some of the most iconic and scenic public land in NSW it’s no surprise that people want to stay longer and enjoy our stunning Crown reserve system. Our network of 270 caravan parks and camping grounds on Crown land spans from the coast to the bush and the furthest reaches of outback NSW.

Since the inception of the PRMFP, the fund has invested millions of dollars through loans and grants to improve caravan park facilities to better meet the needs of the holidaying public. Local communities have benefited from this investment through increased economic activity from visitors and improvements to adjoining recreation reserves.

The last financial year in particular has shown the rewards from greater investment to improve

the amenity and appeal of Crown caravan parks. Of the nine categories for awards at the 2014 Caravan and Camping Industry Association Awards, holiday parks on Crown land took out six.

In addition to local economic benefits, a proportion of the money spent by travellers in Crown caravan parks is levied back into the PRMF which allows funding to be allocated to improve other Crown reserves that do not have the capacity to be self-sustaining.

In 2013-2014, 22 caravan parks received almost $6.8m in grants and loans to improve their visitor facilities.

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Main photo: Spending time with pooch

Top right: ‘Glamping’ in style

Bottom right: A different type of motorhome

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Moonee Beach, Urunga Heads and Seal Rocks Holiday ParksCaravan Parks upgrades$1,920,000 (2013-2014)

The NSW Crown Holiday Parks Trust (CHPT) was formed to consolidate the operations of twenty six coastal and nine inland holiday parks and reserves located on Crown Land throughout NSW in some of the State’s most iconic locations. With funding from the Public Reserves Management Fund Program (PRMFP) the NSW CHPT has undertaken extensive improvements to all of the parks under its umbrella of management across the State. In 2013-2014, $1,920,000 was funded from the PRMFP to improve the facilities and

infrastructure at Moonee Beach, Urunga Heads and Seal Rocks Holiday Parks. Funding is being used to install and upgrade amenities, facilities and important infrastructure such as a camp kitchen, playground and landscaping as part of the delivery of the Trust’s adopted Plans of Management.

NSW CHPT CEO, Steve Edmonds said the upgrades to facilities and infrastructure were important building blocks to improve the Holiday Parks for visitors all year round.

“The upgrade of the amenities building at Urunga Heads will further improve our visitors’ experience at this award winning park,” Mr Edmonds said.

“The funding received for Seal Rocks Holiday Park will also provide a much needed upgrade of park facilities.

“We know from extensive experience in redeveloping parks, that park improvements bring substantial increases in visitor numbers which deliver direct economic benefit to local economies.”

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Photos: Improvements to other Crown holiday parks have been carried out for the past number of years to improve the visitor experience.

“We know from extensive experience in redeveloping parks,

that park improvements bring substantial increases in visitor

numbers“

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Holiday Haven Tourist ParksInstallation of shade sails$135,000 (2013-2014)

The Holiday Haven Tourist Parks group on the NSW South Coast received $135,000 in PRMFP funds to install shade sails over four jumping pillows in some of its Crown reserve properties at Lake Tabourie, Lake Conjola and Currarong Beachside holiday parks.

Group Manager, Kevin Sullivan, said the shade sails were very important not only for protection from the sun for children but also protection for the jumping pillows.

“The shade sails will prolong the life of the jumping pillows from the harsh effects of fading and they provide great shade cover for both children and adults.

“The jumping pillows are one of our biggest attractions in our parks as well as being situated in magnificent locations within the  Shoalhaven Region with direct access to lakes and beaches and some of the best surf on the South Coast all year round,” he said.

The holiday parks offer a range of accommodation and facilities from well-appointed waterfront cabins, to fully fenced family recreation enclosures, powered ensuite sites and unpowered camping sites with campers kitchen and free gas BBQ’s

The jumping pillows are one of our biggest

attractionsMain photo: Kids enjoying the jumping pillows

Top and bottom right: Shade sails for protection all year round

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The department manages some of the best known and diverse recreational and tourist tracks and trails in NSW. They are:

• the State’s three most iconic walking tracks – the Six Foot Track, Great North Walk and the Hume and Hovell Walking Track

• Bicentennial National Trail – the longest trail in the southern hemisphere

• Bundian Way – State Heritage listed and thought to be the oldest marked route in the world.

• Abrahams Bosom walking track on the Beecroft Peninsula on the South Coast

• Wiradjuri Walking track around the city of Wagga Wagga

• Nail Can Hill Mountain Biking Complex – Albury Ranges

• Silverton Cycleway near Broken Hill

• Canoe and Kayak Trails situated on the Macquarie, Murrumbidgee, Tumut, Hawkesbury, Nepean, Colo, Clarence rivers

These multi-tenured tracks and trails are enjoyed by thousands of people annually as individuals or as part of a variety of organised events.

In 2013-2014 $985,000 was approved to support the continuing maintenance and development of tracks and trails.

As well as general maintenance on all tracks, funding has enabled a number of important projects to occur in the 2013-2014 period including:

• undertaking condition audits for the Great North Walk, Abrahams Bosom, Wiradjuri and the Hume & Hovell tracks to better prioritise and manage future maintenance and upgrades.

• production and installation of updated bushfire safety signage to improve walker safety.

• purchase and installation of track counters to monitor track usage.

• installation of water tanks on the Great North Walk to improve access to water in the more remote areas of the track.

• development of the Silverton Cycleway including installation of bridges, track grading, establishment of a car park, weed spraying, bollards, handrails and signage.

Tracks and Trails

Main photo: Start of the Six Foot Track Marathon which has been going since 1984.

Top and bottom right: The State’s tracks and trails traverse some of the most scenic places in NSW

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The PRMF Program is coordinated by a specialised team within the department and supported by regional staff across the State.

The PRMF team is responsible for management of the fund which includes preparing the annual budget, coordinating the application and assessment process, submitting the recommended allocations for grants and loans to the Minister for approval, payment of approved funds, managing the loan portfolio and over-sighting project reporting by grant and loan recipients.

Since 2012-2013, a number of improvements have been put in place to enhance the operation, governance and transparency of the PRMFP.

Key improvements include:

• establishment of documented funding

objectives and annual priorities

• eligibility and assessment criteria linked to the objectives and annual priorities

• creation of a single committee to make funding decisions based on an evaluation of the project against the objectives of the PRMF and the annual priorities

• appointment of an independent probity advisor to oversight the assessment process

Program improvements have seen the number of applications received significantly increase providing a greater variety of projects and reserves benefiting from the fund.

In addition to the grants and loans funded by the PRMFP, $400,000 was approved to administer the fund for 2013-2014 the financial year.

Self sufficient fundingThe PRMFP relies on annual income generated from certain lease and licence income from Crown reserves ($4m), coastal Crown reserve caravan park levy ($6m) and PRMFP loan repayments ($13m). Income generated into the fund for 2013-2014 was approximately $23 million.

Managing the Program

Top right: Rental from communication tower sites on Crown reserves contribute to the PRMFP.

Lower right: Levies from coastal Crown reserve caravan parks contribute to the PRMFP.

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LoansPRMFP loans are established with relatively low interest rates as this provides trusts with a financial incentive to undertake works that benefit the Crown Estate. These loans also generate future income to the PRMF account from interest payments.

In 2013-2014 the PRMF loan portfolio was valued at more than $37 million.

Interest rates for loans remained unchanged for the financial year at:

• 3.5% for non-income generating purposes (e.g. kitchens, water and sewerage), or

• 5.0% for facilities which directly generate an income from clients, such as cabins.

Assessment ProcessA robust assessment process is in place supported by a single committee known as the PRMF Assessment Committee (PAC) to make funding decisions based on an evaluation of the projects against the objectives and annual priorities of the PRMF program.

To assist the PAC in their assessment all applications are received centrally and reviewed for completeness and eligibility for consideration.

• General applications (local parks and reserves, State Parks, caravan parks and showgrounds) are assessed by the department’s local office and ranked in order of priority. Local assessments are then aggregated and ranked at the regional level.

• Pest and weed applications are assessed and ranked by specialist regional advisory committees.

For all applications a final review is undertaken by the PAC and the recommendations submitted to the Minister for approval.

Good GovernanceThe funding process is over sighted by an independent probity advisor to ensure accountability, transparency and good governance. The role of the advisor is to review the documentation provided to applicants, assessors and the PAC agenda papers. The advisor also attends the funding assessment meeting of the PAC and reviews the minutes of those meetings and provides any recommendations to further enhance the program.

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In 2013-2014 the probity advisor concluded in their report that the assessment process

“has been accountable, defensible, transparent and capable of withstanding external scrutiny”

PRMFP Improvement ProjectDuring 2013-2014 a program of improvement continued with the following being delivered:

• Awareness – increased promotion of the Program to reserve managers saw the number of funding applications rise from around 300 in 2012-2013 to 650 in 2013-2014

• Guidance – information on the applications process and requirements for reserve managers was enhanced

• Online Applications – the applications process was moved online improving

the user experience and streamlining the processing of applications.

• Assessment – detailed guidance for the department’s assessors was published and greater integration of the process was incorporated in the department’s corporate data systems

• Approval – enhancements to the eligibility criteria and budget approach enabled the Government to fund a record number of successful applicants

• Loans – improved assessment of loan applications ensured that only those reserves demonstrably able to service their repayments throughout the life of the loan were recommended for funding

• Compliance – the number of PRMF project completion reports overdue by more than 3

months was reduced by two thirds.

These changes align with the guidance and advice of the Independent Commission Against Corruption’s guidelines for better administration of grants and the NSW Government’s Internal Audit Bureau.

Following a review of the completed funding rounds in 2013-2014 further enhancements to the PRMF Program’s policy, processes, documentation, information technology and stakeholder communication were identified. These improvements are planned for progressive implementation from 2014-2015.

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Total funding disbursed in 2013-2014 was $22,741,608Pest & Weeds Caravan Parks Showgrounds Reserves State Parks Tracks & Trails TOTAL

Region Grants Grants Loans Grants Loans Grants Loans Grants Grants Grants Loans

Far West $7,401 $30,000 - - - $503,785 - $160,000 - $701,186 -

Hunter $193,959 - - $163,912 - $766,954 - $138,741 - $1,263,566 -

Mid North Coast $17,500 $135,400 $1,140,000 $276,230 - $323,441 - $28,500 - $1,921,071 $1,140,000

North Coast $127,317 $40,000 $3,970,000 $226,617 - $413,316 - - - $4,777,250 $3,970,000

North West $138,356 $116,637 $289,340 $611,092 $25,000 $988,888 $25,000 - - $2,194,313 $339,340

South Coast $103,125 - $735,000 $54,450 - $365,961 - $27,500 - $1,286,036 $735,000

South West $534,952 $356,550 - $1,233,120 $12,895 $2,145,955 - $35,000 - $4,318,472 $12,895

Sydney $236,276 - - $9,500 - $798,939 - - - $1,044,715 -

Statewide - - - - - - - 4,250,000 985,000 $5,235,000 -

Total $1,358,886 $678,587 $6,134,340 $2,574,921 $37,895 $6,307,238 $25,000 $4,639,741 $985,000 $16,544,373 $6,197,235

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Area Name Trust Trust Manager Approved Activity Grant $Far North Coast Crown Lands Lismore DPI-Lands Removal of high priority and strategic weed infestations on crown land parcels. 41,000

Far North Coast Iluka Beach Foreshore Reserve Clarence Coast Reserve Trust Clarence Valley Council Control of priority noxious and environmental weeds on various Crown Reserves within the Clarence Valley LGA 48,400

Far North Coast Jetty Foreshores Coffs Coast State Park Trust Coffs Harbour City Council Improve biodiversity in the area to encourage natural regeneration. 10,500

Far North Coast Moonee Beach Reserve NSW Crown Holiday Parks TrustNorth Coast Accommodation TrustAuthorised Applicant: Coffs Harbour Regional Landcare Inc.

Undertake maintenance of weed free areas (established during restoration works over the past four years) as recommended in the revised Vegetation Management Plan.

9,417

Far North Coast Nambucca Shire Council Crown Lands - Various Crown Reserves Various Nambucca Shire Council on behalf of

DPI-LandsHigh priority weed control within council managed Crown reserves within the Nambucca Shire Council 18,000

Far West Tibooburra Rubbish Depot Tibooburra Rubbish Depot Reserve Trust Tibooburra and District Progress Assn. Inc Chemical control of Cylindropuntia fulgida (boxing glove, cholla) at the Tibooburra Rubbish Depot Reserve. 7,401

Hunter Bellbird Creek Cessnock Cessnock City Council on behalf of DPI-Lands

Increasing the resilience of threatened species habitat by managing Key Threatening Processes. 3,000

Hunter Belmont Wetlands State Park Belmont Wetlands State Park Trust Trust BoardRemove weeds (including WoNS) from substantial and frontline prominent areas of the Belmont Wetlands State Park (BWSP) site. Address the feral animal problem regarding rabbits and foxes at various locations within BWSP

15,000

Hunter Burwood Lagoon DPI-Lands Weed control of Water Hyacinth on the lagoon. 2,000Hunter Frost Road Crown Lands DPI-Lands Removal of Noxious and Environmental Weeds 5,000

Hunter Hospital Road Weston Cessnock City Council on behalf of DPI-Lands

Increasing the resilience of threatened species habitat by managing Key Threatening Processes. 2,000

Hunter Hunter River   Not supplied Alligator weed control on Crown Lands 9,084Hunter Hunter-Patterson And Williams Rivers DPI-Lands Hunter, Paterson & William Rivers Aquatic Weed Control Program 16,000

Hunter Jewells Wetland - Crown Reserves DPI-LandsThe project aims to eradicate the Weeds of National Significance from the headwaters of Jewells Wetland in a concentrated effort that will allow the annual upkeep of the good condition of the wetland in subsequent years.

60,000

Hunter Lemon Tree Passage Environmental Protection Reserv DPI-Lands Reserve Trust DPI-Lands Implementation and maintenance of Weed and Access Management measures for

the Crown managed reserve 5,500

Hunter Long Street Cessnock Cessnock City Council on behalf of DPI-Lands

Increasing the resilience of threatened species habitat by managing Key Threatening Processes. 2,000

Hunter Macdonald River Reserve Invasive Woody Weed Control MacDonald River (R89,325) Reserve Trust Macdonald River Reserve Trust ,

Hawkesbury City Council

The enhancement of 3 parcels of Crown Reserve by the removal of major stands and minor clusters of invasive woody weeds and also emerging scrambler species, and replanting of suitable native species where, and when required

8,775

Hunter Mangrove Mountain Flora Reserve Mangrove Mountain Flora Reserve (R.67,322) Trust Trust Board Fox and Wild Dog control as part of a regionally coordinated control program. 3,600

Hunter Manobalai Fire Complex, Black Jack Mountain/ Black Jack Moun DPI-Lands

Continue to participate in the annual joint aerial baiting program to reduce the incidence of stock predation within the local district and to undertake a ground based baiting program and collect data on the extent of the local wild dog population while determining the take up level of baits by the local dog population.

6,000

Hunter Pioneer Dairy Wetlands Tuggerah Lake (R1,003,002) Reserve Trust Trust Board Weed and pest control along the riparian zones of Tuggerah and Pioneer Creeks. 5,000

Hunter Port Stephens Bitou Bush Control DPI-Lands Targeted control Of Bitou Bush on Crown land within Port Stephens 13,000Hunter Port Stephens Chinese Violet Control Various DPI-Lands Asystasia gangetica (Chinese Violet) control on Crown land. 6,500

Hunter Shoal Bay Waterfront Reserve Shoal Bay Waterfront (R81,389) Reserve Trust Port Stephens Council Anzac Park & Shoal Bay Beach Weed Control Program 24,000

Hunter Swamp Creek Abermain Cessnock City Council on behalf of DPI-Lands

Increasing the resilience of threatened species habitat by managing Key Threatening Processes. 2,000

Hunter VCL Wetlands DPI-Lands Ludwigia Longifolia control on Crown land 5,500

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Mid North Coast Grassy Head Kempsey Shire Council on behalf of DPI-Lands Bitou bush and lantana weed control at Stuarts Point. 7,500

Mid North Coast Hannam Vale Recreation Reserve Hannam Vale Recreation Reserve Trust Trust Board Slashing of the Reserve and spraying for weeds 2,000

Mid North Coast Harrington Beach State Park Harrington Beach State Park Trust Greater Taree City Council Control / reduce Bitou Bush and Asparagus species infestation of sand dunes and support  recover of native vegetation populations 4,500

Mid North Coast Stratford Rec Reserve Stratford Recreation Reserve (R1,003,007) Trust Gloucester Shire Council Identification and control noxious and environmental weeds on Crown land. 3,500

North West   Bundarra Public Recreation (R83,105) Reserve Trust Uralla Shire Council Conduct weed and pest control works in Bundarra Nature Park, Bundarra. 5,000

North West Bald Hill Reserve Guerie Native Flora And Fauna Reserve Trust Wellington Council To control noxious weed threats to Bald Hill Reserve 6,000

North West Bindogundra Reserve DPI-Lands Spraying of noxious weeds and WONS on crown land 3,500North West Breeza Mountain DPI-Lands Control of declared noxious weeds 5,000

North West Bullawa Creek Narrabri Shire Council on behalf of DPI-Lands

Control of African Boxthorn, Green Cestrum, Mother of Millions, along Bullawa Creek crown waterway reserves. 11,786

North West Glen Innes Pistol Club Glen Innes Pistol Club (R110,023) Reserve Trust Trust Board Strategic follow-up spraying of St. Johns Wort and Blackberry in the reserve. 2,800

North West Gulargambone Res Central West Livestock Health and Pest Authority Spraying of tiger pear. 16,180

North West Klori Reserve DPI-Lands Management of invasive weed species within White Box Woodland Nationally Significant Community. 4,000

North West Lightning Ridge and Surrounding Opal Fields Management Reser DPI-Lands Control of noxious weed - Hudson Pear 40,000

North West Mount Mutton Lookout Mount Mutton Lookout (R84,373) Reserve Trust Uralla Shire Council

Collaborative weed control work between the Uralla community and Council to enhance the biodiveristy value of the Mt Mutton Reservoir and Lookout Reserve, Uralla.

6,000

North West Nundle Recreation Reserve Nundle Public Recreation (R32,997) Reserve Trust

Tamworth Regional Landcare Assn. on behalf of Tamworth Regional Council

Woody weed removal including riparian fencing and bush regeneration to protect Boorolong frog and Peel River. 7,500

North West Parish of Peters - Part Parish or County Reserves DPI-Lands Control of class 4 noxious weeds. 6,000

North West Porcupine Hill Reserve Gunnedah Public Recreation (R24,688) Reserve Trust Gunnedah Shire Council Control of declared noxious weeds 4,000

North West Quanda DPI-Lands Isolate and control the highly significant weed, Hudson Pear (WONS) listed. 15,000

North West Racecourse Lagoon Racecourse Lagoon (R86,472) Reserve Trust Uralla Shire Council Weed and pest control works at Racecourse Lagoon. 2,590

North West Tenterfield Common Tenterfield Common Trust Trust Board Blackberry and Prickly Bush spraying 2,000

North West Unknown Breeza Public Recreation (R79,534) Reserve Trust Gunnedah Shire Council Control of declared noxious weeds 1,000

South Coast Bass Point Reserve Bassett Park (D580,065) Reserve Trust Shellharbour City Council Noxious weed control on Crown land at Bass Point. 5,000

South Coast Bemboka River Reserve Bemboka River (R1,010,248) Reserve Trust Bega Valley Shire Council Weed management and community weed control and environmental management

capacity building 7,000

South Coast Bevans Island Bevans Island (R40,710) Reserve Trust Shellharbour City Council Noxious weed control. 4,000

South Coast Camel Rock Haywards Beach (R82,706) Reserve Trust Bega Valley Shire Council Weed management to address the goals of the NSW Invasive Species Plan 2,008-2,015. 12,000

South Coast Coomaditchie Reserve DPI-Lands Collective noxious weed program to control Bitou Bush at Coomaditchie Lagoon. 4,000

South Coast Crown Lands Nowra - Fox Tap Project - Brush-Tailed Rock Wall DPI-Lands The Brush-tailed Rock Wallaby (BTRW) project aims to reduce the impact of foxes on

BTRW, an endangered species occuring in the Shoalhaven. 8,500

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South Coast Crown Lands Nowra - Fox Tap Project - Threatened Shorebirds DPI-Lands Contribute to the Recovery Program for Little Terns, Hooded Plovers, Pied Oyster

Catchers by undertaking Fox control and nest protection activities. 10,425

South Coast Helensburgh Reserves (Part Parish Reserve and Part State Rail DPI-Lands Undertake weed control activities 2,500

South Coast Killalea State Park Killalea State Park Trust Trust Board Killalea State Park Integrated Noxious Weed Management Program. 5,000

South Coast Parish of Farnham Reserve DPI-Lands Once off large scale weed control event towards long term Bitou and Asparagus control program at this strategic site. 10,000

South Coast South Coast Dunes - 1 Yalwal Crown Land Estate DPI-Lands Strategic wild dog trapping in conjunction with activities undertaken by NPWS and

South East LHPA on adjoining land 16,000

South Coast The Lake Curalo Foreshore Reserve The Lake Curalo Foreshore (R.1,002,846) Reserve Trust Bega Valley Shire Council Weed management along walking track. 6,000

South Coast Windang Reserve Windang Reserve And Camping Area (R53,977) Reserve Trust Wollongong City Council Noxious weed control. 7,500

South Coast Yarramunmun DPI-Lands Yarramunmun fire trail wild dog trapping project 5,200South West   Goulburn Woodlands Reserve Trust DPI-Lands Control and suppression of weeds of national significance. 20,350South West Albury Ranges Reserve DPI-Lands Reserve Trust DPI-Lands Control of noxious and environmental weeds 12,300South West Alison Hone Reserve Alison Hone Reserve Trust Trust Board Control of noxious weeds and weeds of national significance I a riparian zone 2,100South West Arkell Reserve No Trust DPI-Lands Spraying of noxious weeds and WONS on crown land. 15,000

South West Badja Reserve Cooma-Monaro Shire Council Crown Reserves Reserve Trust Cooma-Monaro Shire Council Control of invasive weeds. 2,200

South West Bangalore Creek DPI-Lands Weed control of a declared noxious weed within the Bangalore Creek Catchment 1,172

South West Barrack Falls DPI-Lands Undertake coordinated joint wild dog and feral pig strategic control programs on Crown Reserves. 12,000

South West Bombala Council Crown Lands - Unoccupied Crown Lands Bombala Council on behalf of DPI-Lands Noxious weed control works for unoccupied crown lands. 9,100

South West Brandy Corner Brandy Corner Reserve Trust Orange City Council Enhancement and protection of Ecological Endangered Vegetation Community through environmental weed control 6,500

South West Brooks Ck South East LHPA on behalf of DPI-Lands Removal of willows along Gum Flat Creek. 5,000

South West Campbell's Swamp Reserve Griffith City Council Crown Reserves (R1,002,932) Trust Griffith City Council Removal of African Boxthorn (Lycium ferocissimum) from Campbells Swamp

extending west to the Lake Wyangan foreshore. 34,000

South West Careys Caves Wee Jasper Reserves Trust Tablelands Livestock Health and Pest Authority on behalf of DPI-Lands

To provide control of wild dogs on the listed reserves in the Brindabella/Wee Jasper and Burrinjuck wild dog plans 9,550

South West Central Tablelands Heritage Lands Reserve Central Tablelands Heritage Lands Trust DPI-Lands Spraying of class 4 weeds and WONS on crown land. 15,000South West Central Tablelands Heritage Lands Reserve1 Central Tablelands Heritage Lands Trust DPI-Lands Spraying of noxious weeds and WONS on Crown land. 1,500

South West Chapman Street Reserve DPI-Lands Control of invasive weeds within the reserve and adjacent headwaters of Cooma Back Creek. 3,000

South West Cooma Rifle Range Cooma Rifle Range Reserve (R57,908) Trust DPI-Lands Control of invasive weeds. 10,000

South West Cootamundra Racecourse Cootamundra Racecourse (D620,014) Reserve Trust Cooundra Turf Club Inc. Environmental management including pest and weed control 2,500

South West Crown Lands Wagga Wagga - Collaborative Projects On Crown Lands DPI-Lands Collaborative weed control works on 13 reserves. 23,850

South West Cumbijowa Forest Reserve Cumbijowa Public Recreation Reserve Trust DPI-Lands Spraying of WoNs and class 4 noxious weeds on Crown land. 8,500

South West Essington Reserve DPI-Lands Spraying noxious weeds and WONS on crown land 11,000South West Fitzgeralds Mount Crown Land DPI-Lands Weed control of the reserve. 2,500

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South West Fivebough and Tuckerbil Wetlands Reserve Fivebough & Tuckerbil Wetlands(R1,030,008) Reserve Trust DPI-Lands Fox baiting program at Fivebough & Tuckerbil Wetlands. 2,600

South West Galore Hill Lockhart Council Crown Reserves Reserve Trust Lockhart Shire Council Control of noxious and environmental weeds and pests within the reserve. 2,167

South West Gilmore Hume LHPA - Dogs DPI-Lands Wild dog and fox control on crown land within the framework of the East Gilmore Cooperative Wild Dog Management Plan. 3,650

South West Greater Hume and Tumbarumba Shire Areas Hume LHPA on behalf of DPI-Lands Vertebrate pest animal Management on crown land including but not limited to Wild

Dogs, Feral Pigs and Foxes. 10,000

South West Greenwood Burra (R78,773) Reserve Trust DPI-Lands Treatment of identified noxious weeds on Crown land. 11,000South West Gundaroo Common Gundaroo Common Reserve Trust Trust Board Serrated tussock & St. Johns Wort control. 5,000South West Hill Street Reserve DPI-Lands Control of invasive weeds on Crown land. 1,000

South West Lake George Escarpment and Sutton Village VCL Reserves

Southern Slopes Noxious Plants Authority on behalf of DPI-Lands

Follow up noxious weed (invasive species) control on Crown lands at Lake George and Sutton Districts 13,000

South West Lidsdale Crown Land DPI-Lands Weed control of the reserve. 2,500South West Long Point - 1 DPI-Lands Spraying of WoNS and noxious weeds on crown land. 3,000

South West Long Point - 2 DPI-Lands Undertake control of pest animals on vacant Crown land in association with an LHPA program that covers a large area of the Macquarie River in this locality. 5,000

South West Macquarie Turon Regional Parklands Central Tablelands Heritage Lands Trust DPI-Lands Spraying of WoNs and class 4 noxious weeds on crown land. 5,000South West Mathoura Golf Club Mathoura Golf Club Trust Mathoura Golf Club Inc. Noxious weed eradication of pattersons curse kakai weed at hoare hound 700South West Mount Canobolas Park Central Tablelands Heritage Lands Trust DPI-Lands Weed control on the reserve. 9,000South West Mount Canobolas Park Central Tablelands Heritage Lands Trust DPI-Lands Weed control of the reserve. 2,200

South West Mt Gladstone Mount Gladstone Recreation Reserve Trust Cooma-Monaro Shire Council Control of invasive weeds on Crown land. 4,000

South West Mullion Creek Crown Land DPI-Lands Weed control of the reserve. 2,500

South West Murrumbidgee River Corridor   DPI-Lands Removing and controlling Weeds of National Significance to improve river health and fish habitat in the upper Murrumbidgee River. 10,000

South West Nanny Goat Hill Cooma-Monaro Shire Council Crown Reserves Reserve Trust Cooma-Monaro Shire Council Control of invasive weeds on Crown land. 1,000

South West North Gundagai Environmental Protection Heritage Purposes DPI-Lands Treatment of identified Noxious Weeds. 4,000

South West North Ridge Reserve North Cooma (R130,074) Reserve Trust Cooma-Monaro Shire Council Control of invasive weeds to protect biodiversity on the reserve and adjoining lands. 2,000

South West Numberall River Corridor DPI-Lands Mitigate the spread off Blackberry and Seratted Tussock (weeds of national significance) within the Numeralla River Corridor. 25,000

South West Oak Mountain DPI-Lands Fox control on crown land and adjoining neighbours in the Oak Mountain area 1,200

South West Palerang LGA - Portions 132,32,144,106,115,114 In The Parish DPI-Lands The control of wild dogs in the Araluen valley. 2,000

South West Peak Hill Area DPI-Lands Reducing the impact of weeds adjacent to Newell Highway 1,735South West Pine Range Reserve DPI-Lands Control of invasive weeds. 2,000

South West Reedy Creek Public Recreation Area and Reedy Creek Batlow Hi DPI-Lands Noxious and environmental weed control. 15,800

South West Reno - Hume LHB DPI-Lands Fox Control on crown land and adjoining neighbours in the Reno 3,000

South West River Reserve Nth Wagga Wagga Wagga City Council Crown Reserves Reserve Trust Wagga Wagga City Council Woody Weed and Cane Needle Grass control. 3,000

South West Scenic Hill Reserve Griffith City Council Crown Reserves Reserve Trust Griffith City Council Remove and destroy Prickly Pear and other noxious weeds including Khaki Weed and

Silverleaf Nightshade from Scenic Hill (Stage 2). 12,378

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South West Sherlock River Reserve DPI-Lands Control of invasive weeds within the reserve and adjacent headwaters of Sherlock River. 2,500

South West Snowy River Shire Council - 1 Dalgety Village DPI-Lands Noxious weed control on Crown land. 2,000

South West Snowy River Shire Council - 10 Pine Ridge DPI-Lands Noxious weed control on Crown land. 5,600

South West Snowy River Shire Council - 11 Old Travelling Stock Reserve DPI-Lands Noxious weed control on Crown land. 3,400

South West Snowy River Shire Council - 12 DPI-Lands Noxious Weed Control on Crown land 4,000South West Snowy River Shire Council - 2 Lot 154 DPI-Lands Noxious weed control on Crown land. 5,000

South West Snowy River Shire Council - 4 Wallgrove Peninsular DPI-Lands Noxious Weed Control 5,000

South West Snowy River Shire Council - 5 DPI-Lands Noxious Weed Control on Crown land. 1,600South West Snowy River Shire Council - 6 Mars Hill DPI-Lands Noxious weed control on Crown land. 1,800South West Snowy River Shire Council - 8 DPI-Lands Noxious weed control on Crown land 5,500South West Snowy River Shire Council - 9 DPI-Lands Noxious weed control on Crown land 1,500South West Snowy River Shire Council - 9 DPI-Lands Noxious weed control on Crown land 1,500

South West Stockyard Creek Reserve Cooma-Monaro Shire Council on behalf of DPI-Lands Control of Serrated Tussock on Crown land. 2,200

South West Taleeban Environment And Public Recreation Reserve Taleeban (R1,028,788) Reserve Trust DPI-Lands Taleeban Reserve - Fox and Pig Control Program. 3,800

South West Tarana Quarry Reserve DPI-Lands Weed control of the reserve 2,500

South West Tharbogang Environmental Protection Reserve

Tharbogang Environmental Protection Reserve Trust DPI-Lands Collaborative projects on 10 Reserves managed by DPI-Lands Griffith undertaking

weed control works. 28,500

South West Town Of Portland - Various Crown Land Parcels Within The Town DPI-Lands Spraying of noxious weeds and WONS on crown land 15,000

South West Towns Of Kandos/Rylstone - Various Crown Land Parcels Within DPI-Lands Spraying of noxious weeds and WONS on crown land 12,000

South West Tumut Golf Course Tumut, Golf Course, Recreation Reserve Trust DPI-Lands

Noxious and Environmental Weed Control reduction and clearing, including mitigation burning to improve and restore the bushland to a more conducive natural habitat and improve the natural environmental aesthetics of the proposed area

10,000

South West Villages Of Sofala, Wattle Flat And Surrounds - Various Crow DPI-Lands Spraying of class 4 noxious weeds on crown land. 40,000

South West Wallerawang Crown Land DPI-Lands Weed control of the reserve. 2,500South West West Wyalong DPI-Lands Control of African Boxthorn. 4,000South West Woodstock Crown Land DPI-Lands Weed control of the reserve. 2,500Sydney Beeby Park Beeby Park (R45,244) Reserve Trust Pittwater Council Noxious and environmental weed control 20,000Sydney Betts Park Hunters Hill Council Weed Control to protect Endangered Ecological Communities 10,000Sydney Bidjigal Reserve Bidjigal (D1,010,489) Reserve Trust Trust Board Primary and ongoing treatment of weeds in Bidjigal Reserve. 8,500Sydney Cataract Park Cataract Park Reserve Trust Scout Association of Australia Control of Class 3 noxious weed, Pampas Grass within Cataract Scout Park. 18,000

Sydney Cumberland LHPA - Balmoral, Orangeville And Oakdale

Cumberland Livestock Health and Pest Authority

Undertake coordinated joint wild dog control programs and monitor wild deer populations on Crown Reserves. 10,000

Sydney Deeban Reserve Maianbar Foreshore (R76,792 & R87,990) Reserve Trust Sutherland Shire Council Weed control for noxious weeds and WONS on Crown Lands at Deeban Reserve,

Maianbar. 10,000

Sydney Gladesville Reserve Gladesville (D500,263) Reserve Trust Hunter's Hill Council Weed control to protect Endanagered Ecological Communities 10,000

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Sydney Governor Phillip ParkGovernor Phillip Park (R.56,217,R.61,140, R64,483) Reserve Trust

Pittwater Council Noxious and environmental weed control. 20,000

Sydney Katandra Bushland Sanctuary Katandra Bushland Sanctuary (R86,487) Reserve Trust Katandra Bushland Sactuary Trust Weed removal and control 2,600

Sydney Middle Creek Reserve Warringah Council on behalf of DPI-LandsThe Middle Creek Regional Core Habitat Protection and Restoration Projects aims to improve the condition, connectivity and biodiversity within Middle Creek targeting Weeds of National Significance, Canopy Vines, and Scramblers

12,000

Sydney Pittwater Council PittwaterCouncil on behalf of DPI-Lands Noxious weed control-Salvinia, Ludwigia, Boneseed, Pampas Grass, Tussock Paspalum, Coolatai grass 2,000

Sydney Shelley Beach Reserve Shelley Beach (R31,732) Reserve Trust Manly Council Noxious weed control 4,199

Sydney St Ives Showground St Ives Showground (D.500,103) Reserve Trust Ku-ring-gai Council Weed control through bushland regeneneration techniques 20,000

Sydney Sutherland Shire Cl - 3 (1. Boat Harbor Crown Reserve 2. Gre Various Sutherland Shire Council Integrated Fox and Wild Dog control using strategic and best practice management at

numerous Crown land reserves in the Sutherland Shire LGA 10,000

Sydney Tamarama Beach Tamarama Beach (R.41,603) Reserve Trust Waverley Council

Eradication of an isolated patch of Bitou Bush, and strategic control of weeds identifies as 'High Risk' in the Sydney Region, including Asparagus Fern, Green Cestrum, Lantana and Madeira Vine, as well as coastal morning glory; an environmental weed threatenening the coastal heath remnant bushland.

20,000

Sydney Ventemans Reach Lane Cove West Lane Cove Council Bush regeneration works to protect estuarine saltmarsh and Swamp Oak Forest. 5,140

Sydney Waterfall (1. Warabin Street Reserve,2. Darangan Close,3. Pr Sutherland Shire Council Weed control for noxious weeds and WONS on Crown Lands at Princes Highway

Waterfall. 2,500

Sydney Yarramundi Reserve Yarramundi (R1,003,168) Reserve Trust Hawkesbury City Council Control of High Risk Weeds, as listed by the Sydney Weeds Committee, on Council managed Crown Reserves. 30,000

Sydney Yarramundi Reserve Yarramundi (R1,003,168) Reserve Trust Hawkesbury City Council Strategic weed surveillance and direct weed control operations. 21,337

TOTAL $1,358,886

Caravan Parks Area Name Trust Trust Manager Approved Activity Grant Approved Loan Approved

Far North Coast Boyds Bay Holiday Park Tweed Coast Holiday Parks Reserve Trust Tweed Shire Council Reorganise sites to facilitate the introduction of new on-site accommodation and improved communal amenities and facilities. 0 595,000

Far North Coast Pottsville North Holiday Park Pottsville North Public Recreation Reserve Trust Tweed Shire Council Reorganise sites to facilitate the introduction of new on-site accommodation and improved communal amenities and facilities. 0 695,000

Far North Coast Park Beach Caravan Park Coffs Coast State Park Trust Coffs Harbour City Council

Installation of 9 holiday villas (including two disabled villas) and extension to camp kitchen at Park Beach Holiday Park and 5 x holiday villas (including two disabled villas) at Sawtell Beach Holiday Park

0 1,500,000

Far North Coast Woolgoolga Beach Reserve Woolgoolga Beach Reserve Trust Coffs Harbour City Council

New reception bulding/managers residence, 3 x upgraded villas to replace current stock, improved electrical, water and sewer infrastructure and sealing of roadways at Woolgoolga Lakeside Caravan Park

0 400,000

Far North Coast Moonee Beach Reserve NSW Crown Holiday Parks Trust Trust Board Purchase and installation of a relocatable amenities building 0 500,000

Far North Coast Iluka Beach Carpark Clarence Coast Reserve Trust Clarence Valley Council Toilet refurbishment to improve disability access and provide accessible facility. 40,000 0

Far North Coast Urunga Heads Holiday Park Morgo St Reserve NSW Crown Holiday Parks Trust Trust Board Upgrade of existing amenities building 0 280,000

Far West Willow Bend Caravan Park Willow Bend Caravan Park (32017) Reserve Trust Wentworth Shire Council Removal of dangerous asbestos and secure buildings future. 30,000

Mid North Coast South West Rocks  Flagstaff South West Rocks Preservation Of Historical Sites And Buildings (R95076) Reserve Trust Kempsey Shire Council Construct 150 metres of walking path around Point Briner including a

footbridge. 90,000

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(R63725) Trust Kempsey Shire Council Extend walking path around Surf Club, formalise beach access and provide seating. 45,400

Mid North Coast Seal Rocks Holiday Park NSW Crown Holiday Parks Trust Trust Board Infrastrucutre improvements including roads, drainage, power, water, sewer, playground, camp kitchen and landscaping 0 1,140,000

North West Wellington Caves Wellington Golf Course And Caves (R120078) Reserve Trust Wellington Council Development of Strategic and Business Plans, together with three product

improvement activities and two amenity improvement / useability projects 80,500 0

North West Smith Park Coonamble Recreation (D520047) Reserve Trust Coonamble Shire Council Demolition of existing Amenities Block at the Coonamble Caravan Park and construction of new Amenities Building. 36,137 289,340

South Coast Bassett Park Bassett Park (D580065) Reserve Trust Shellharbour City CouncilUpgrade of the core communal zone of Shellharbour Beachside Tourist Park, including the installation of a new amenities block, new camp kitchen, new BBQ, new playground and landscaping works.

0 600,000

South Coast Currarong Beachside Tourist Park Currarong (R87928) Reserve Trust Shoalhaven City Council Supply and installation of shade sails for existing jumping pillows 0 35,000South Coast Lake Conjola Tourist Park Lake Conjola (R.62146) Reserve Trust Shoalhaven City Council Supply and installation of shade sails for existing jumping pillows 0 35,000

South Coast Lake Tabourie Tourist Park & Wairo Beach Reserve Lake Tabourie (R25398) Reserve Trust Shoalhaven City Council Supply and installation of shade sails for existing jumping pillows. 0 35,000

South Coast Lake Tabourie Tourist Park & Wairo Beach Reserve Lake Tabourie (R25398) Reserve Trust Shoalhaven City Council Supply and installation of shade sails for existing jumping pillows. 0 30,000

South West Cudgegong Waters Park Inland Waters Holiday Parks Trust Trust Board Construction of an amenities complex with mens and womens showers and toilets, and accessible facilities. 157,000 0

South West Kiama Creek Reserve Upper Lachlan Shire Council Crown Reserves Reserve Trust

Upper Lachlan Shire Council

Erect and install a new, modern all weather cooking facility at the Crookwell Caravan Park. 70,706 0

South West Lake Talbot Reserve Narrandera Shire Council Crown Reserves Reserve Trust Narrandera Shire Council Construct drive through caravan sites 49,999

South West Reedy Creek Park And Batlow Caravan Park (Part) Tumut Shire Council Crown Reserves Reserve Trust Tumut Shire Council Installation of sewer connections and associated infrastructure for 20

caravan sites to enable licencing of the Batlow Caravan Park. 47,000

South West Rainbow Pines Tourist Caravan Park Old Adaminaby Caravan Park Trust Snowy River Shire Council

To upgrade the on-site effluent disposal system in order to meet legislative and regulatory requirements. 31,845 0

TOTAL $678,587 $6,134,340

State ParksArea Name Trust Trust Manager Approved Activity Grant ApprovedFar West Living Desert State Park Living Desert State Park Reserve Trust Broken Hill City Council Construction of ammenities building and camping infrastructure and facilities in the reserve 160,000Hunter Belmont Wetlands State Park Belmont Wetlands State Park Trust Trust Board Administrator expenses. 54,751Hunter Belmont Wetlands State Park Belmont Wetlands State Park Trust Trust Board Removal of illegally dumped asbestos and site remediation works at site 2. 36,657Hunter Belmont Wetlands State Park Belmont Wetlands State Park Trust Trust Board Removal of illegally dumped asbestos and site remediation works at site 1. 47,331Mid North Coast Harrington Beach State Park Harrington Beach State Park Trust Greater Taree City Council Installation of a 15 activity stations as part of fitness trail along the Harrington Foreshore Reserve. 28,500South Coast Killalea State Park Killalea State Park Trust Trust Board Killalea State Park Social Media Marketing Strategy 27,500South West Wyangala Waters State Park NSW Crown Holiday Parks Trust Trust Board Construction of a combined staff lunchroom/laundry/accommodation equipment store. 35,000Statewide Inland Waters State Parks NSW Crown Holiday Parks Trust Trust Board Inland Waters State Parks utility infrastructure upgrades and renewal program 4,250,000

TOTAL $4,639,739

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Far North Coast Ballina Coastal Reserve Ballina Coastal Reserve Trust Ballina Shire Council Construction of a coastal recreation pathway along the Ballina Shire Coast connecting beaches and townships. 100,000

Far North Coast Tyalgum Community Hall DPI-Lands Repair of window surrounds and cladding, exposed prefabricated trusses in main hall area and installation of disabled accessible shower and toilet. 40,000

Far North Coast Tyalgum Recreation And Flora Reserve

Tyalgum Recreation And Flora Reserve Trust Trust Board Provision of disabled facilities component including paths, solar heat pump and new

facility. 33,150

Far North Coast Dangar Or Dorrigo Falls North Dorrigo Dangar Falls Reserve Trust Trust Board Restore exisiting pathway, associated vegetation management, revegetation, install interpretation signage and innovative amenities. 25,572

Far North Coast Minnie Water Foreshore Reserve Clarence Coast Reserve Trust Trust Board Provision of new shelters 25,000Far North Coast Hanging Rock Hall Wadeville Reserve Trust Trust Board Completion of construction of the Hall 24,415

Far North Coast PCYC Lismore Lismore Police Boys' Club Trust Police Citizens Youth Club NSW Ltd General repairs and maintenance, including the upgrade of the main hall area and entrance foyer. 24,079

Far North Coast Wyrallah Flood Refuge Reserve Wyrallah Flood Refuge Reserve Trust Trust Board Funding for fencing and gravel 16,717

Far North Coast Uki Public Hall UKI Public Hall And Recreation Reserve Trust Trust Board Painting of the interior and exterior of the hall 15,000

Far North Coast Brunswick Girl Guides Brunswick Girl Guides Reserve Trust Girl Guides Association NSW Renovation of the existing kitchen including installation of new cupboards and painting of the internal hall walls. 12,091

Far North Coast Lismore Girl Guides Lismore Girl Guides Reserve Trust Girl Guides Association NSW Repaint the inside of the Guide Hall and installation of a security fence around the perimeter. 11,035

Far North Coast Jackadgery Girl Guides Jackadgery Girl Guides Reserve Trust Girl Guides Association NSW Purchase of a commercial size ride-on lawn mower for maintenance of the grounds. 10,000

Far North Coast Dirawong Reserve Dirawong Reserve Trust Trust Board 50% contribution to repair & upgrade existing raised board-walk decking on main access to Chinaman's Beach. 9,734

Far North Coast Tabulam Public Hall Tabulam Public Hall Reserve Trust Trust Board Tile toilets and kitchen and replace hot water service 9,600Far North Coast Queen Elizabeth Park Casino Queen Elizabeth Park Reserve Trust Richmond Valley Council Canteen and electrical upgrade. 9,500Far North Coast Wardell Recreation Ground Wardell Recreation Ground Trust Trust Board Drainage works on reserve 9,295Far North Coast Ellangowan Public Hall Ellangowan Public Hall Reserve Trust Trust Board Contribution to extend current store room . 7,500Far North Coast Tyndale Flood Reserve Tyndale Flood Refuge Reserve Trust Trust Board Erect a fence with gates across open area to reserve stock yards 7,272

Far North Coast Copmanhurst War Memorial Hall Copmanhurst War Memorial Hall Reserve Trust Trust Board Paint and repair Copmanhurst hall roof. 7,200

Far North Coast Corindi Recreation Reserve Corindi Beach Reserve Trust Trust Board Replacement of part of the existing sportsground and undertake stormwater drainage maintenance. 5,841

Far North Coast Lower Bucca Recreation Reserve Lower Bucca Public Recreation Reserve Trust Trust Board Removal and replacement of power poles 5,000

Far North Coast Collombatti Hall Collombatti Public Hall Trust Trust Board Providing safe access for disabled persons and repairing tennis court fencing 3,380

Far North Coast Rileys Hill Dry Dock Rileys Hill Dry Dock Heritage Reserve Trust Trust Board Continued restoration works, preservation and development of heritage buildings to be used for tourism, public education and recreation. 1,935

Far West Tibooburra Airport Tibooburra Aviation Reserve Trust DPI-Lands Erect an animal proof fence around the perimeter of the aerodrome. 164,589

Far West Sulphide Street Station Railway & Historical Museum

Sulphide Street Station Railway And Historical Museum Trust Trust Board Removal of cement rendering on all external walls of station building. 116,930

Far West Gol Gol Forest Reserve Bottle Bend Reserve Trust DPI-Lands Develop a Plan of Management for the Reserve. 45,000Far West Broken Earth Cafe Line of Lode Reserve Trust DPI-Lands Installation of safety glass and fencing on Soldiers memorial walkway. 36,025

Far West Ivanhoe Recreation And Sports Ground

Ivanhoe Recreation & Sports Ground Reserve Trust Central Darling Shire Council Upgrades to amenities at the Ivanhoe Recreation and Sports Ground 25,000

Far West M A Davidson Memorial Oval M A Davidson Memorial Oval Reserve Trust Bourke Shire Council Installation of a carport, gate, BBQ and wet room to improve service delivery of public programs 20,000

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Far West Penrose Park Penrose Park Recreation Reserve Trust Trust Board Contribution for the establishment of a contained child activity area. 20,000

Far West Greenham Park Greenham Park Reserve Trust Balranald Shire Council Upgrade of disabled access and heating to the hydrotherapy pool and construct football ground interchange boxes. 15,200

Far West Anzac Park Balranald War Memorial Park Reserve Trust Balranald Shire Council Contribution towards memorials in the park. 15,000

Far West Broken Hill Police And Community Youth Club

Broken Hill Police and Community Youth Club NSW Ltd Police and Community Youth Club NSW Ltd Repairs and repainting of walls and installation of vinyl flooring of a room to be used for

vacation care 14,700

Far West Dalton Park Racecourse Dalton Park Racecourse Reserve Trust Cobar Shire Council Removal and replacement of Reserve perimeter fencing 11,850Far West Sunset Strip Rubbish Depot Sunset Strip Rubbish Depot Reserve Trust Central Darling Shire Council To fence the Sunset Strip Waste Depot and install internal litter fencing. 8,000Far West Sunset Strip Plantation Reserve Lake Menindee Plantation Reserve Trust Sunset Strip Progress Association Inc. Replacement of roof on shed and upgrade to septic system 7,800Far West Cumborah Recreation Reserve Cumborah Recreation Reserve Trust Trust Board Installation of picnic setting and benches 3,110Far West Heritage Cottage Hospital Gallery Lightning Ridge Historical Society Trust Trust Board Install garden shed 580Hunter Poppet Head Reserve Poppet Head Recreation Reserve Trust Cessnock City Council Replacement of playground and security fencing 140,000Hunter Newcastle Velodrome Newcastle Velodrome Trust DPI-Lands Completion of a sealed off-road criterium cycling track and associated works. 100,000Hunter Pioneer Dairy Wetlands Tuggerah Lake Reserve Trust Trust Board Enhancement of existing multipurpose centre and constructing a viewing platform. 99,216

Hunter Grevillia Grove Retirement Village Kincumber Charitable Organisation Reserve Trust

Brisbane Water Retirement & Special Accomodation Association Upgrade of plumbing 59,900

Hunter Duffy's Forest Duffys Forest Reserve Trust DPI-Lands Conservation/repair of items in the Skippy collection, and urgent repairs to the Ranger HQ building. 40,000

Hunter Norah Head Lighthouse Reserve Norah Head Lighthouse Reserve Trust Trust Board Recoup of Administrator costs. 36,393

Hunter PCYC Lake Macquarie Windale Police Citizens Youth Club Reserve Trust Police Citizens Youth Club NSW Ltd Significant contribution towards levelling and resurfacing of the carpark to ensure

safety to community members. 32,526

Hunter Waratah Community Reserve Waratah Community Reserve Reserve Trust

Ethnic Communities Council of Newcastle and the Hunter Region Inc

Substantial contribution for funding auditorium roof repairs and repair of greenkeepers shed roof to prevent water damage. 30,791

Hunter Broadmeadow Police And Community Youth Club

Broadmeadow Police and Community Youth Club Reserve Trust

Police and Community Youth Clubs NSW Ltd

Resurfacing of the upstairs dance floor, renovation of a room and improving disability access with a new ramp 26,790

Hunter Pioneer Dairy Wetlands Tuggerah Lake Reserve Trust Tuggerah Lake Reserve Trust Control of invertebrate pest species; treat and repair existing structures damaged by invertebrate pest species (termites) and replace farmhouse roof. 14,420

Hunter PCYC Port Stephens Nelson Bay Police-Citizens Youth Club Reserve Trust Police Citizens Youth Club NSW Ltd Repairs, maintenance and upgrade to the PCYC facility. 14,248

Hunter Tilligerry Habitat Tilligerry Habitat Reserve Trust Tilligerry Habitat Association Inc Installing security cameras and lights, improving access to the building, and install skylights and PV solar panels. 13,717

Hunter Anna Bay Reserve Anna Bay Protection From Sand Drift Reserve Trust DPI-Lands Contribution towards spraying and removal of weeds; shaping, capping and mulching

of dune; vegetation planting and maintenance. 12,000

Hunter Charlestown Girl Guides Charlestown Girl Guides Reserve Trust Girl Guides Association NSW Replace roof sheeting on the Guide Hall. 9,680

Hunter Debenham Road Rfs Reserve Gosford Rural Fire Service Somersby Training Facility Reserve Trust NSW Rural Fire Service (Gosford District) Training facility for the volunteers of the NSW Rural Fire Service and other emergency

organisations 7,580

Hunter Waratah Community Reserve Waratah Community Reserve Reserve Trust

Ethnic Communities Council of Newcastle and the Hunter Region Inc Complete security fencing of the reserve trust grounds. 5,500

Hunter Dooralong Hall Dooralong Community Reserve Trust Trust Board Installation of external lighting at Dooralong Hall and Reserve 2,000

Hunter Kurri Kurri Girl Guides Kurri Kurri Girl Guide Reserve Trust Girl Guides Association NSW Bathroom renovations including levelling of floor, repainting of walls and installation of commercial vinyl flooring. 1,144

Hunter Walka Water Works Walka Water Works Trust Maitland City Council Stage 2: Upgrade works to Walka Recreation Access Track. 49,472

Hunter Walka Water Works Walka Water Works Trust Maitland City Council Walka Recreation & Wildlife Reserve - Improvements to pedestrian pathways in recreation area 9,237

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Hunter Walka Water Works Walka Water Works Trust Maitland City Council Repairs to Walka Water Works Main Pumphouse to include - new guttering, downpipes and rain waterheads, stormwater drainage at rear of building including restoration of paving upon completion; remove and re-putty timber windows on site

62,339

Mid North Coast Boulton's Crossing (Gumma) No Trust Nambucca Shire Council Renovate the existing amenities building and upgrade sewerage infrastructure to required environmental standards, and provide two barbeques for camper use. 111,000

Mid North Coast Mount George School Of Arts Mount George School Of Arts Reserve Trust Trust Board External renovation and repair of building. 55,204

Mid North Coast Lusc Reserve Seymour Street Public Recreation Reserve Trust Port Macquarie Hastings Council

Installation of high voltage power extension and substation, which will allow electricity connection and enable events and charity groups to operate without the use of generators

49,830

Mid North Coast The Claude Unicomb Reserve Moorland Recreation Reserve Trust Trust Board Replace hall roof and install insulation 28,721Mid North Coast Hamilton Green Hastings Council Community Reserve Trust Port Macquarie-Hastings Council Bitumen seal the existing gravel access driveway on the eastern side of the reserve. 28,500

Mid North Coast Little Plain Public Hall Little Plain Recreation And Public Hall Reserve Trust, Trust Board Planning a new amenities block, replacement of decayed window frame in hall and

repair/completion of roof structure and provision of guttering, tank and pressure pump. 10,974

Mid North Coast Hannam Vale Recreation Reserve Hannam Vale Recreation Reserve Trust Trust Board Extend roof lines on existing pavilion. 8,925

Mid North Coast Bonny Hills Picnic & Beach Reserve Port Macquarie Hastings Surf Clubs Trust Port Macquarie-Hastings Council Upgrade the wheelchair-accessible toilet facilities in Bonny Hills Community Hall. 8,400

Mid North Coast Hannam Vale Recreation Reserve Hannam Vale Recreation Reserve Trust Trust Board Replacement of existing pit toilet block with a new accessible clock with flushing toilet connected to existing septic system. 7,850

Mid North Coast Mitchells Island School Of Arts Mitchells Island Community Hall Reserve Trust

Mitchells Island Literary Institute Incorporated

Replace rotted weatherboards where needed and completely repaint the exterior of the building. 5,000

Mid North Coast Port Macquarie Senior Citizens Hall

Port Macquarie Senior Citizen's Centre Reserve Trust Port Macquarie-Hastings Council Modification of doorways and walls of existing disabled toilets to comply with current

legislation and repainting of walls. 3,520

Mid North Coast Bain Park Bain Park Reserve Trust Port Macquarie-Hastings Council Upgrade access for sight and mobility impaired persons by installing tactile signage at entrances and exits, handrails and wheel stops in the Rotary Youth Hall 3,500

Mid North Coast Hannam Vale Recreation Reserve Hannam Vale Recreation Reserve Trust Trust Board Removal and replacement of current wall cladding with steel sheeting to repair extensive termite damage to pavilion. 2,016

North West Mount Arthur Reserve Mount Arthur Reserve Trust Trust Board Maintenance and safety upgrade of the Scenic Drive within the Reserve to address identified public safety risks. 195,000

North West Burrendong Arboretum Burrendong Arboretum Trust Trust Board Management of the Arboretum, maintenance and extension of the plant collection and maintenance of Reserve. 123,538

North West Red Hill Reserve Red Hill Recreation Reserve Trust Mid-Western Regional Council Building an underground shaft at the poppet head to support local tourist attraction. 50,000

North West Yallambee Gunnedah Homes For The Aged

Yallambee Homes For The Aged Reserve Trust Trust Board Construction of access Ramps to 12 Aged Care Units. 50,000

North West Coonamble Common Coonamble Common Trust Coonamble Shire Council Design and build new steel yards. 49,842

North West Geurie Recreational Grounds Geurie Racecourse And Recreation Reserve Trust Trust Board Upgrade of amenities. 47,800

North West Toming Racecourse & Recreation Ground

Tomingley Racecourse And Recreation Reserve Trust Trust Board Upgrade existing toilet facilities and provide new disabled toilet facilities 46,585

North West Nowendoc Memorial Hall Nowendoc Memorial Hall Trust Trust Board To install a modern commercial grade kitchen which will meet the needs of all user groups, and eradicate the on going vermin problem. 45,700

North West Gwydir Riverside Camping Area Reserve For Public Recreation And Environmental Protection Gwydir Shire Council Purchase and installation of 5 toilet facilities at various reserves along the Gwydir River 45,000

North West Victoria Park Victoria Park Reserve Trust Mid-Western Regional Council Contribution towards the redevelopment of existing tennis courts into 6 junior courts and the upgrade of 2 existing, decommissioned court surfaces. 40,000

North West Coolah Sportsground Coolah Showground And Recreation Reserve Trust Trust Board Improve the current power supply method and location and develop further

infrastructure plans to provide more appealing and safer facility. 36,940

North West Boggabri Court House Boggabri Court House Reserve Trust Narrabri Shire Council Install new disabled toilet and disabled access at the Old Boggabri Courthouse building. 34,640North West Mt Russell Community Hall No Trust Mt Russel Community Hall Committee Roof repairs to hall. 25,000

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North West Coonabarabran Racecourse Coonabarabran Racecourse Reserve Trust Warrumbungle Shire Council Sinking water bore, installation of a reliable and cost effective water irrigation system and water storage. 21,660

North West PCYC Gunnedah Gunnedah Police Boys' Club Reserve Trust Police Citizen's Youth Club NSW Ltd Repairing and resurfacing the Gunnedah PCYC carpark to address workplace health and safety concerns. 20,329

North West Croppa Creek Recreation Reserve Croppa Creek Public Recreation Reserve Trust Trust Board Replacement of park mower. 20,000

North West Marra Creek Recreation Reserve Marra Creek Recreation Reserve Trust Trust Board Repairs to hall 19,250North West Mendooran Camping Area Mendooran Camping Area Reserve Trust Warrumbungle Shire Council Installation of electricity and weatherproof lighting in existing amenities block 13,500North West PCYC Moree Moree Police Boys' Club Reserve Trust Police Citizen's Youth Club NSW Ltd Repair and replace three double doors including fire safety doors in the main hall. 12,000North West Split Rock Dam Split Rock Dam Recreation Reserve Trust Tamworth Regional Council Installation signage and picnic tables on concrete slabs. 10,200North West PCYC Tamworth Tamworth Police Boys' Club Reserve Trust Police Citizen's Youth Club NSW Ltd Contribution towards the construction of new bathroom and change room facilities. 10,000North West Piallamore Recreation Reserve Piallamore Public Recreation Reserve Trust Tamworth Regional Council Repair damaged acrylic tennis court surface. 10,000

North West Moree Race Course Moree Racecourse Reserve Trust Trust Board Contribution towards repairs to grandstand and maintenance of trees 10,000($25,000 loan)

North West Gilgai Hall Gilgai Public Hall And Recreation Reserves Trust Trust Board Repair and update the Hall and the facilities, replace hot water service and produce a

web site. 8,000

North West Nullamanna Public Hall & Recreation Reserve

Nullamanna Public Hall And Recreation Reserve Trust Trust Board Contribution towards insulating the walls of the hall 5,000

North West Staggy Creek Recreation Reserve Staggy Creek Recreation Reserve Trust Trust Board Replace existing boundary fence with new stock proof fence. 4,620

North West Marthaguy Racecourse Marthaguy Public Hall And Recreation Reserve Trust Trust Board Paint for the inside of the hall, erect handrails, maintain broken beams and dry rot and

refix roof 3,729

North West Eumungerie Recreation Ground Eumungerie Recreation Reserve Trust Trust Board Upgrade the electricity supply to the Eumungerie Recreation Reserve 3,608

North West Myall Creek Myall Creek Public Hall And Recreation Reserve Trust Trust Board Contribution towards purchase of ride on mower to be kept onsite. 3,000

North West Torrington War Memorial & Recreation Reserve

Torrington War Memorial & Recreation Reserve Trust Trust Board Boundary fencing and termite repairs 2,939

North West Wallangra War Memorial Hall & Sportsground Wallangra Recreation Reserve Trust Trust Board Installation of a bench and servery area with lockable cupboards and shelves

underneath in the hall. 2,684

North West Elsmore Common Elsmore Common Trust Trust Board Contribution towards replacing 1,000m of boundary fence. 2,600North West Racecourse Lagoon Racecourse Lagoon Reserve Trust Uralla Shire Council The activity is to conduct bush fire control works Racecourse Lagoon, Uralla. 1,700

North West Bundarra Public Recreation Reserve

Bundarra Public Recreation (R83,105) Reserve Trust Uralla Shire Council 50% contribution towards weed control and Bushfire management, mowing and

slashing program. 1,000

North West Marthaguy Central West Livestock Helth and Pest Authority Installation and establishment of a watering point within the reserve 19,012

North West Gradgery Central West Livestock Helth and Pest Authority Installation and establishment of a watering point within the reserve 19,012

South Coast Callala Point Callala Bay Reserve Trust Shoalhaven City Council Contribution towards developing the missing sections of the Round the Bay Walk 100,000

South Coast Dickinsons Recreation Reserve Zane Grey And Dickinson Park Reserve Trust Bega Valley Shire Council Replacement of the community clubhouse 50,000

South Coast Clyde River DPI-Lands Maintenance/upgrade of access track within the reserve. 30,000

South Coast South Coast Rubbish Sites - Multiple Reserves DPI-Lands Remove asbestos, corrugated iron, steel, concrete blocks, car bodies and miscellaneous

rubbish. 27,000

South Coast Moruya Headlands Eurobodalla (Central) Reserve Trust Eurobodalla Shire Council Removal of existing non-compliant playground equipment and replacement with new safety compliant play equipment. 25,000

South Coast Parish Reserve (Chinaman's Island) No Trust DPI-Lands Removal of remaining structures (Shed and contents) associated with an already

removed fibro dwelling from Chinamans island. 25,000

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South Coast Stuart King Reserve, Collingwood Park Vincentia Reserve Trust Shoalhaven City Council Contribution for planning to develop the missing sections of the Round The Bay Walk in

the foreshore reserves surrounding Jervis Bay. 25,000

South Coast PCYC Lake Illawarra Police Citizens Youth Club Reserve Trust Police Citizen's Youth Club NSW Ltd Professional isolation and removal of hazardous material such as asbestos in flooring and treatment of all tile flooring within the club with non slip sealant. 23,750

South Coast Tathra Beach Reserve Tathra Beach Reserve Trust Bega Valley Shire Council Establish volunteer visitor information centre 15,000

South Coast Shoalhaven Heads Tourist Pk, Jerry Bailey, Gumley Jerry Bailey Reserve Trust Shoalhaven City Council Construction of bush track, connecting two important high usage recreational areas of

Shoalhaven Heads 13,353

South Coast Wolumla Park Wolumla Park Trust Bega Valley Shire Council Upgrade of electrical meter board; waste disposal costs; electricity account; and repair and upgrade to lighting 10,380

South Coast Ellmoos Reserve, Sussex Inlet Lions Park Farnham Reserve Trust Shoalhaven City Council 50% contribution to the purchase and installation of outdoor exercise equipment

stations in partnership with local Rotary Club. 5,000

South Coast Ulladulla Girl Guides Ulladulla Girl Guides Reserve Trust Girl Guides Association NSW Construction of a disabled access ramp to allow easy access to the Guide Hall. 4,378

South Coast Reserve For Future Public Requirements - Kangaroo Valley DPI-Lands Engage contractor to rip tracks and the general area on reserve. 3,300

South Coast Pambula Wetlands and Heritage Reserve.

Pambula Wetlands And Heritage Reserve Trust Trust Board Maintenance of walking/cycle track and structural repairs to former kiosk. 1,800

South Coast White Sands Park, Voyager Memorial Park Huskisson Reserve Trust Shoalahven City Council Incorporate and enhance Voyager and Anzac Memorials and extend pathway

accessibility and connectivity within and through the park. 22,000

South West Cabarita Park Wagga Wagga City Council Crown Reserves Reserve Trust Wagga Wagga City Council Implementation of the Wagga Beach Landscape Plan - Stage 1 350,000

South West Finley Recreation Reserve Berrigan Council Crown Reserves Reserve Trust Berrigan Shire Council Building of current social and change rooms and development of community hub. 200,000

South West Careys Caves Wee Jasper Reserves Trust Trust Board Operational funding, upgrade water supply facilities and replace park vehicle. 158,000South West Four Post Reserve Four Post Youth Camp Trust Echuca & District YMCA Renovation of the accommodation - Rosella Lodge 153,200

South West Goulburn Golf Course Goulburn Golf Course Trust Trust Board Excavate existing drainage channel, remove obstructions incl dangerous trees and construct concrete channel to improve drainage. 103,000

South West Redgrave Park Coolamon Shire Council Crown Reserves Reserve Trust Coolamon Shire Council Refurbisment of existing tennis facilties 66,060

South West Carrathool Racecourse Carrathool Racecourse Trust Trust Board Provision of amenities 56,778

South West Kikoira Hall Kikoira Public Recreation And Kikoira Public Hall Reserve Trust Trust Board

Repairs and maintenance such as electricity upgrade, installation of smoke alarms, new doors, security lighting, repair of roof guttering and fascia and addition of insulation to comply with health and safety requirements

54,867

South West Memorial Park Griffith City Council Crown Reserves Reserve Trust Griffith City Council 50% contribution to the extension and restoration of toilet amenities, replacement of

play equipment and installation of shade structure. 50,000

South West Bushmans Hill Parkes Public Recreation Reserve Trust Parkes Shire Council Contribution towards refurbishment and extension of the reserves existing infrastructure and construction of a new amphitheatre and associated facilities 50,000

South West Cabarita Park Wagga Wagga City Council Crown Reserves Reserve Trust Wagga Wagga City Council Refurbishment of the Wagga Beach amenities block including construction of new

disabled toilet facilities. 50,000

South West Hampton Park Hampton Park Reserve Trust Trust Board To construct, upgrade and enhance the main usage area of Hampton Park 49,999

South West L & D Bowling Club Leeton Shire Council Crown Reserves Reserve Trust Leeton Shire Council Remove existing retaining wall, purchase, construct and install new wall and maintain

surrounding area 49,500

South West Wollondilly River DPI-Lands Upgrade a section of the Wollondilly River at Goulburn, including walking track and maintenance of riparian zone. 49,000

South West Tumut Swimming Pool Tumut Shire Council Crown Reserves Reserve Trust Tumut Shire Council Purchase and installation of a transportable accessible disabled amenities. 40,000

South West Boronia Park Boronia Park Reserve Trust Wingecarribee Shire Council Upgrade of a temporary maintenance storage facility and relocation of access road 40,000South West North Lake Wyangan North Lake Wyangan Reserve Trust Griffith City Council Demolish and replace an existing amenities building. 39,343

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South West PCYC Griffith Griffith Police Boys' Club Reserve Trust Police Citizen's Youth Club NSW Ltd Reconfiguration and modernisation of kitchen including demolition of existing kitchen and fit out with stainless steel bench tops and commercial kitchen appliances. 36,859

South West Recreation Area Goulburn Recreation Area Reserve Trust Goulburn Mulwaree Council Installation of security fence to the Braidwood Road frontage of the Goulburn Recreation Area. 33,000

South West Baldry Showground Baldry Showground And Reserve Trust Trust Board We propose to build a wheelchair accessible toilet and shower as part of the present toilet block. 29,911

South West Savernake School Of Arts Savernake School of Arts Reserve Trust Trust Board Building repairs and maintenance to the stage, dressing room, supper room and main hall. 28,000

South West Gundagai River Caravan Park Gundagai Council Crown Reserves Reserve Trust Gundagai Shire Council 50% contribution towards the construction of walkway/cycleway along the

Murrumbidgee river for visitor and residents use. 25,000

South West Jindera Park Hume Shire Council Crown Reserves Reserve Trust Greater Hume Shire Council Installation of driveway entrance with median strip and ticket box, widening and

sealing existing roads within reserve and planting trees. 25,000

South West Pleasant Hills Hall Lockhart Council Crown Reserves Reserve Trust Lockhart Shire Council Removing existing non compliant playground equipment and replacing with new

compliant equipment. 25,000

South West Mangoplah Recreation Reserve Wagga Wagga City Council Crown Reserves Reserve Trust Wagga Wagga City Council Upgrade to existing lighting towers. 25,000

South West Finley Golf Club Finley Golf Club Trust Trust Board Upgrade of kitchen 22,996South West Tullibigeal War Memorial Centre Tullibigeal War Memorial Centre Trust Trust Board Removal and replacement of fence. 22,880South West Reids Flat Recreation Ground Reids Flat Recreation Reserve Trust Trust Board Toilet block refurbishment 22,000

South West Billenbah Travelling Stock And Camping Reserve No Trust Rural Lands Protection Board Erect a fire compliant shelter with provision for camp kitchen area on the site of existing

timber and straw shelter. 21,080

South West Narrandera Racecourse Narrandera Racecourse Trust Trust Board External fencing of reserve. 20,635

South West Lockhart Recreation Ground Lockhart Council Crown Reserves Reserve Trust Lockhart Shire Council Substantial contribution to upgrade and replace existing playground equipment to

ensure it meets current safety standards. 20,000

South West Henty Memorial Hall Henty Memorial & Community Hall Trust Henty & District Lifestyle Centre Inc Repair and maintenance to the Henty School of Arts Building 19,900

South West West Goulburn Woodlands No Trust DPI-Lands Restrict access for illegal dumping; removal of illegally dumped rubbish/ materials and weed/pest animal control by community working group. 19,352

South West Laggan Hall Laggan Hall Trust Trust Board Refurbishment of supper room and kitchen walls 19,084

South West Memorial Oval Albury City Council Crown Reserves Reserve Trust Albury City Council Relocate netball courts with the installation of lighting. 18,800

South West Tallimba Public Hall Tallimba Public Hall Reserve Trust Trust Board Repair leaks in ceiling and partial replacement of roof sand and polish internal floorboards, and renew and replace stairs. 17,969

South West Garema Public Hall Garema Public Hall And Public Recreation Reserve Trust Trust Board Replace existing toilets 17,000

South West Junction Reefs Reserve Junction Reefs Reserve Trust Trust Board Improve visitor amenities by installing a BBQ shelter with gas BBQ, picnic table and chairs and install designated fire places. 16,457

South West Griffith War Memorial Museum Griffith War Memorial Museum Reserve Trust

Griffith War Memorial Museum Incorporation Replace shade cloth and timber flooring 15,600

South West Deniliquin Showground Memorial Park Island Sanct.

Deniliquin Council Crown Reserves Reserve Trust Deniliquin Council Contribution towards providing disabled access to toilet block. 15,000

South West Pleasant Hills Hall Lockhart Council Crown Reserves Reserve Trust Lockhart Shire Council Painting of the exterior of the Pleasant Hills Public Hall 14,000

South West Towrang Stockade Towrang Stockade Trust Trust Board Maintenance to culverts 2,4,5 & 6 along part of the route of the Great South Road at Towrang. 12,795

South West Barham Recreation Reserve Wakool Council Crown Reserves Reserve Trust Wakool Shire Council Paint internal show pavillion ceiling and walls. 12,500

South West Binya Public Hall Binya Public Hall Trust Trust Board Construction of a pergola on the western side of the hall. 12,223

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South West Downside Recreation Reserve & Public Hall

Downside Recreation Reserve And Public Hall Trust Trust Board Remove, relocate, and rebuild unsafe fireplace and chimney in public hall. 11,800

South West Wattle Flat Heritage Lands Wattle Flat Heritage Lands Trust Trust Board Extend existing access and fire trail to enable access to east side of reserve, enabling access for fire fighters and weed spraying. 10,000

South West Culcairn Golf Course, Sports & Show Grounds

Culcairn Shire Council Crown Reserves Reserve Trust Greater Hume Shire Council Contribution towards laying underground poly pipe work and sprinkler system to water

the surrounds of six sand greens and ten grass tees. 10,000

South West Oaklands Orchid Project No Trust Urana Shire Council Beautification of Oaklands Botanic Gardens 10,000South West Brungle Common Brungle Common Trust Trust Board Contribution to new yards and fencing 9,972

South West Young Community Arts Centre Young Community Arts Centre Trust Trust Board Restoring of two 30 metre long courtyard woode verandah ceilings by removing peeling paint and repainting. 9,790

South West Parkes Landcare Reserve Parkes & District Landcare Reserve Trust Parkes & District Landcare Secure the northern boundary of the site from the railway line; undertake on-ground weed management; and develop walking trails. . 9,500

South West Albury West Memorial Hall Albury West Public Hall Trust Trust Board Paint the outside of the memorial hall 9,100

South West Bloomfield Hall Community Centre Reserve

Bloomfield Hall Community Centre Reserve Trust

Orange District Antique Motor Club Incorporated Paint the external surfaces of the buildings, including minor repairs. 9,090

South West Victoria Park Urana Shire Council Crown Reserves Reserve Trust Urana Shire Council Materials for the erection of a new fence. 8,000

South West Wade Park Griffith City Council Crown Reserves Reserve Trust Griffith City Council Demolish and remove the former Girl Guides Hall from the Reserve due to its

deteriorating condition. 7,700

South West Tallong Memorial  Hall and Recreation Tallong Public Hall And Recreation Trust Trust Board Refurbish toilet facilities. 6,903

South West Brandy Corner Brandy Corner Reserve Trust Orange City Council Replacement of boundary fence. 6,500South West Community Residents Edith Recreation Reserve Trust Trust Board Renewal of fencing and maintenance of grounds 6,300

South West Wymah Recreation Reserve Hume Shire Council Crown Reserves Reserve Trust Greater Hume Shire Council Contribution to the installation of new lights for tennis courts on the reserve. 6,250

South West Woodstock Soldiers Memorial Park Woodstock Soldiers Memorial Park Trust Trust Board Weed control on site and installation of interpretive signage. 5,633

South West Young Community Arts Centre Young Community Arts Centre Trust Trust Board Installation of fencing. 5,622South West Matong Recreation Reserve Matong Crown Reserves Trust Trust Board Painting and building repairs 5,500South West Cootamundra Racecourse Cootamundra Racecourse Reserve Trust Cooundra Turf Club Renewal and repair of Racecourse reserve fencing. 5,000

South West Little Oura DPI-Lands For supply and installation of cattle grid to replace gate leading into Riverside Reserve at Little Oura. 5,000

South West Goulburn Rifle Range Goulburn Rifle Range Reserve Trust Trust Board Safety signage for perimeter fence of rifle range 1,705Sydney Prince Henry Recreation Reserve Prince Henry At Little Bay Reserve Trust DPI-Lands Operational costs 200,000

Sydney Burwood Park Burwood Park Reserve Trust Burwood Council Contribution towards repair and maintenance of the segmental pavement within the original footpath network. 65,000

Sydney Yasmar Reserve Yasmar Reserve Trust DPI-Lands Maintenance, compliance with Heritage Act and completion of site planning 60,000

Sydney PCYC Loftus Federation Of N.S.W Police Citzen Boys Clubs Police Citizens Youth Club NSW Ltd Renovation of the female changerooms and bathrooms. 48,450

Sydney Riverglade Reserve Riverglade Reserve Trust Hunter's Hill Council Sediment and weed removal from two constructed wetlands 48,000

Sydney Dundundra Falls Dundundra Falls Reserve Trust Trust Board Clear and remove fallen and storm damaged Coral trees from site replace with Native plants and create sandstone boulder barrier. 44,092

Sydney PCYC Hornsby Reserve PCYC Hornsby Reserve Trust Police Citizens Youth Club NSW Ltd General repairs and maintenance to the Hornsby Ku-ring-gai PCYC Performing Arts Centre and installation of air conditioning. 41,480

Sydney PCYC Balmain Balmain Police Boys Club Reserve Trust Police and Community Youth Clubs NSW Ltd Replace existing carpet within facility and update plumbing system in the bathrooms. 39,870

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Sydney PCYC City Of Sydney Sylvia Chase Square Reserve Trust Police Citizen's Youth Club NSW Ltd General repairs and maintenance including new flooring in the boxing room and painting the gym, dojo, and internal stairwell. 36,015

Sydney Bidjigal Reserve Bidjigal Reserve Trust Trust Board On ground management of Bidjigal Reserve. 25,000

Sydney Bidjigal Reserve Bidjigal Reserve Trust Trust Board Establish an educational facility adjacent to Bidjigal Reserve on Ted Horwood Reserve in Baulkham Hills 25,000

Sydney Bidjigal Reserve Bidjigal Reserve Trust Trust Board Undertake dangerous tree management program 25,000Sydney Glenbrook Native Plant Reserve Glenbrook Native Plant Reserve Trust Trust Board Replacement of old shed for tools and equipment 22,132

Sydney St Albans Common St Albans Common Trust Trust Board 50% contribution to undertake repairs and improvements to southern stockyards which is part of a 4 stage plan to improve yards and comply with regulations. 20,000

Sydney PCYC Eastern Suburbs Daceyville Police Boys' Club Reserve Trust Police Citizens Youth Club NSW Ltd Repairs and maintenance of the PCYC club to improve public safety. 14,400

Sydney Winmalee (Spingwood) Girl Guides Winmalee Girl Guides Reserve Trust Girl Guides Association NSW 50% funding assistance for sealing and drainage of the driveway and car park. 12,500

Sydney Mosman Foreshore Reserve Mosman Foreshore Reserves Lands Trust Mosman Council Contribution towards installing outdoor fitness equipment south of marina. 12,500Sydney Yarranabbe Park Yarranabbe Park Reserve Trust Woollahra Municipal Council 25% contribution to creation of a circuit pathway in the Park. 11,500Sydney Jubilee Park Mortdale Public Recreation Reserve Trust Hurstville City Council Contribution towards BBQ and picnic facilities 11,000Sydney Enmore Park Enmore Park Reserve Trust Marrickville Council Supply and installation of shade shelter in Enmore Park. 10,000Sydney Neptune Park Neptune Park Reserve Trust Bankstown City Council Contribution towards installation of automated irrigation system in the sports field. 10,000Sydney Mount Wilberforce Lookout West Pennant Hills Park Reserve Trust The Hills Shire Council Upgrade pathway in the reserve to provide safer access for the public. 9,000Sydney Tahmoor Sportsground Tahmoor Sportsground Reserve Trust Wollondilly Shire Council Contribution towards extension to amenities building. 8,000

Sydney Mawson Park Mawson Park Reserve Trust Campbelltown City Council The replacement of the public toilet facility with a new self-locking and cleaning disabled facility. 200,000

TOTAL $6,307,238

ShowgroundsArea Name Trust Trust Manager Approved Activity Grant Approved Loan ApprovedFar North Coast Coffs Harbour Showground Coffs Harbour Showground & Public Recreation

TrustTrust Board Funding required to cover operational expenses shortfall and to support the

development of a strategic business plan.60,000 0

Far North Coast Mullumbimby Showground Mullumbimby Showground Trust Trust Board Repair electrical infrastructure to make it safe and compliant. 40,000 0

Far North Coast Kyogle Showground Kyogle Showground And Public Recreation Trust Trust Board Urgent maintenance & improvement of the reserve for public safety. 33,762 0Far North Coast Mallanganee Campdraft

GroundsMallanganee (R53038) Reserve Trust Mallanganee Campdraft Inc Upgrade and repair amenities block and septic system 26,000 0

Far North Coast Casino Showground Casino Showground Racecourse Public Recreation Reserve Trust

Richmond Valley Council Install a boom gate and upgrade the electricity network within the showgrounds.

23,460 0

Far North Coast Lismore Showground Lismore Showground Trust North Coast National and Industrial Society Inc

Prepare an electrical and area lighting investigation and master planning report

12,100 0

Far North Coast Mullumbimby Showground Mullumbimby Showground Trust Trust Board Upgrade of electricity infrastructure and repair of amenities and drainage plumbing.

8,700 0

Far North Coast Bonalbo Showground Bonalbo Showground Trust Trust Board Upgrade of electricity infrastructure and lighting in the produce pavilion 8,415 0Far North Coast Woodenbong Showground Woodenbong (R42886) Reserve Trust Trust Board Showground maintainence and enhancement of facilities 7,680 0Far North Coast Kyogle Showground Kyogle Showground And Public Recreation Trust Trust Board Maintenance and improvement to roofs of showground pavilions. 6,500

Hunter Morisset Showground Morisset Showground Trust Trust Board Upgrade amenities block, showers & toilets. 88,792

Hunter Maitland Showground Hunter River Agricultural And Horticultural Association Ltd

Hunter River Agricultural Association Upgrade the public amenities block 25,000

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Merriwa Showground (R45845) Reserve Trust Upper Hunter Shire Council Upgrade of electricity infrastructure and installation of a main arena watering system.

25,000 0

Hunter Bunnan Recreation Reserve Bunnan Recreation Reserve Trust Trust Board Security improvements to multipurpose building 15,000 0Hunter Morisset Showground Morisset Showground Trust Trust Board Upgrade of electricity infrastructure. 10,120

Mid North Coast Rollands Plains Showground Rollands Plains Recreation Reserve Trust Trust Board Facility upgrades. 49,628 0Mid North Coast Kempsey Showground Kempsey Showground Trust Administrator Administration Fee 49,000 0Mid North Coast Wingham Rotary Club Wingham Showground Trust Trust Board Upgrade of electricity lines, repair of floor and installation of fire doors in tea

room, and replacement of broken toilets.42,101

Mid North Coast Kempsey Showground Kempsey Showground Trust Administrator Upgrade to powerboxes and power outlets on the main grounds. 40,340

Mid North Coast Wauchope Showground Wauchope Show Society Wauchope Show Society Limited Upgrade of electricity infrastructure. 32,982 0Mid North Coast Kempsey Showground Kempsey Showground Trust Administrator Replace piers and refurbish interior of Oxley Hall. 27,715 0Mid North Coast Taree Showground Manning River A & H Society Trust Manning River Agricultural &

Horticultural Society Taree Inc. Upgrade electrical infrastructure. 20,000

Mid North Coast Kempsey Showground Kempsey Showground Trust Administrator Showground road maintenance. 7,250 0Mid North Coast Kempsey Showground Kempsey Showground Trust Administrator Replace slasher 7,214 0North West Coonamble Showground Coonamble Showground (D520011) Reserve

TrustCoonamble Shire Council Replace security fence; restoration work at the Sheep Pavilion and upgrade of

existing power boxes.76,349 0

North West Glen Innes Showground Glen Innes Showground Trust Trust Board Replacement of ring lights. 60,000 20,000North West Quirindi Showground Quirindi Showground & Racecourse Reserve

TrustLiverpool Plains Shire Council Upgrading & refurbishment of Quirindi Showground/Racecourse

(Grandstand) Amenities50,000

North West Coonabarabran Showground Coonabarabran Showground Trust Trust Board Construction of a toilet block with access for disabled persons. 49,000 0North West Baradine Showground And

RacecourseBaradine Showground & Racecourse Trust Trust Board Electricity upgrade works. 45,645

North West Bingara Showground/Racecourse

Bingara Racecourse And Showground (D560019) Reserve Trust

Gwydir Shire Council Construction and fit out of a 12m x 24m Colour bond shed to be used as a canteen facility at the Bingara Showground.

45,000

North West Nyngan Showground Bogan Shire Council Repairs toWye Pavilion, Secretary's Office and broadcast box, upgrade watering systems.

32,000 0

North West Guyra Showground Guyra Shire Council Showground Upgrade Program 30,000 0North West Bundarra Showground Bundarra Showground Trust Trust Board Construction of a new toilet and shower block and installation of an earth

safe septic system.30,000 0

North West Gunnedah Showground Gunnedah (R600012) Reserve Trust Gunnedah Shire Council Upgrade the perimeter fence of the showground for security purposes. 30,000 0North West Mungindi Racecourse &

Showground (R75009) ReserveMungindi Racecourse And Showground (R75009) Reserve Trust

Moree Plains Shire Council Repairs and maintenance to plumbing, foundations and metal framework of grandstand to stop further deterioration.

28,750

North West Narromine Showground Narromine Showground (R86330) Reserve Trust Narromine Shire Council To provide a weather proof and dry covered area. 28,562North West Walgett Showground /

RacecourseWalgett Racecourse & Showground (D520009) Reserve Trust

Walgett Shire Council Seal and waterproof the FL Moore Grandstand seating area, upgrade the jockey's toilet and shower block and repair the secretary's office

28,183 0

North West Narromine Showground Narromine Showground (R86330) Reserve Trust Narromine Shire Council Upgrade of electricity infrastructure. 15,464 0North West Bundarra Showground Bundarra Showground Trust Trust Board Replacement of septic system. 13,000 0North West Walcha Showground Walcha Showground And Public Recreation

Rsrve TrustTrust Board Building upgrades to poultry pavillion. 10,550

North West Quirindi Showground And Racecourse - 2

Quirindi Showground & Racecourse Reserve Trust

Liverpool Plains Shire Council Remove old boundary fence and replace. 10,000 0

North West Dunedoo Showground Dunedoo Showground Trust Trust Board Purchase of a large lawn mower. 9,999 0North West Bingara Showground/

RacecourseBingara Racecourse And Showground (D560019) Reserve Trust

Gwydir Shire Council Replacement of the ring fence. 8,000 5,000

North West Boggabri Recreation Reserve Boggabri Showground And Public Recreation Trust

Trust Board Construction of toilet and shower unit for disabled persons. 5,050 0

North West Tenterfield Showground Tenterfield Showground Trust Trust Board Replace skylights on the main pavilion. 4,440 0

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major building program.1,100 0

South Coast Candelo Showground Candelo Showground Trust Trust Board Removal of dangerous trees and repair roadside fencing. 16,870 0South Coast Bemboka Showground Bemboka Showground Trust Trust Board Obtaining baseline information on assets and access to enable planning and

the preservation of structures and other assets.14,500 0

South Coast Trustees Bega Showground Bega Showground Trust Trust Board Repairs and upgrade of kitchen. 9,750 0South Coast Trustees Bega Showground Bega Showground Trust Trust Board Replacement of commercial kitchen range and oven. 9,500 0South Coast Cobargo Showground Cobargo Showground Trust Trust Board Stormwater drainage works 3,830 0South West Manildra Showground Manildra Showground and Public Recreation

Reserve TrustTrust Board Establish a caravan and RV stopover area with dumping point and compliant

amenities block with disabled toilet facilities.144,800 0

South West Cootamundra Showground Cootamundra Shire Council Crown Reserves Reserve Trust

Cootamundra Shire Council Demolish existing and construct new toilets and shower amenity with disabled facility.

100,000

South West Gundagai Racecourse & Showground

Gundagai Racecourse And Showground Trust Trust Board New Shower and toilet amenities block with wheel chair access. 100,000

South West Griffith Showground Griffith Showground Trust Trust Board Essential OH&S upgrade to access road and power supply. 85,000South West Holbrook Sportsground Holbrook Council Crown Reserves Reserve Trust Greater Hume Shire Council

Holbrook ShowgroundProvide disabled shower and toilet facilities and improve outdated washroom facilities in the main pavilion.

57,750

South West Hillston Showground Hillston Showground Trust Trust Board Repairs are needed to toilet block and grand stand of the Hillston Showground.

50,000 0

South West Orange Showground - 1 Orange City Council Establishment of hardstand area for Outdoor markets and conference parking 49,950 0South West Braidwood Showground Braidwood Showground (R35672) Reserve Trust Palerang Council Upgrade of the Pavilion kitchen. 49,400 0South West Berrigan Sportsground

Recreation ReserveBerrigan Sportsground Committee of Management New multipurpose show pavilion. 48,968 0

South West Bathurst Showground Bathurst Showground Trust Trust Board Structually strengthen and repair failing material in the Beau Brown Pavilion at Bathurst Showground.

45,000

South West Wattamondara Recreation Reserve

Wattamondara Recreation Reserve Trust Trust Board Recreational Ground and Building Upgrade. 40,000 0

South West Cowra Showground Cowra Showground, Racecourse And Paceway Trust

Trust Board Upgrade and maintain facilites in the Reserve 40,000 0

South West Lockhart Showground Lockhart Council Crown Reserves Reserve Trust Lockhart Shire Council Construct a new multipurpose Secretary's Office at Lockhart Showground to be used as a community facility.

35,284

South West Canowindra Showground Canowindra Showground and Racecourse Trust Trust Board Upgrade existing power boxes, power cables and underground powerlines. 35,000 0South West Finley Showground Berrigan Council Crown Reserves Reserve Trust Berrigan Shire Council Refurbish and upgrade existing toilet block to provide disabled toilet and

wheelchair access.32,472 0

South West Illabo Showground Illabo Showground Trust Trust Board Construction of a toilet block with access for disabled persons. 31,000South West Forbes Showgrounds Forbes Showground Forbes Pastoral Agricultutal and

Horticultural Assocation Upgrade of electricity infrastructure. 30,965 0

South West West Wyalong Showground West Wyalong Showground Reserve Trust Trust Board Improvement to the safety and appearance of the Industrial Hall /Grandstand, and preservation of its heritage value.

30,033 0

South West Griffith Showground Griffith Showground Trust Trust Board Repair of flooring at the Woodside hall. 25,600 0South West Blayney Showground Blayney Showground Reserve Trust Blayney Shire Council Blayney Showground Fencing Renewal Project. 25,454 0South West Showground And Racecourse Barellan Showground Trust Trust Board Electricity infrastructure upgrade works. 22,369 0South West Cudal Showground Cabonne Council Crown Reserves Reserve Trust Cabonne Council Connection to town sewerage system. 21,000South West Henty Showground Greater Hume Shire Council Crown Reserves

Reserve TrustHenty Showground Management Committee on behalf of Greater Hume Shire Council

Repair drainage and structural components of existing buildings and provide power to sheep and cattle pavillions.

17,796

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South West Ariah Park Showground Ariah Park Showground Trust Trust Board Replace old water pipes and fittings which have a reduced flow and which are consistently leaking due to breaks.

16,470

South West Leeton Showground Leeton Showground Trustees Trust Board Remove asbestos cement roofing and wall cladding and demolish unsafe hall. 16,280 0South West Oberon Showground Oberon Showground Trust Trust Board To repair and replace existing water pipes through out the showground 16,032 0South West Orange Showground - 2 Orange City Council Electricity infrastructure upgrades. 13,700 0South West Hay Show Ground Hay Council Crown Reserves Reserve Trust Hay Council Demolish the existing jockey room and remodel mounting yard to utilise

show secretary’s office as a jockey club room.12,895 12,895

South West Forbes Showground Forbes Showground Reserve Trust Forbes Pastoral Agricultutal and Horticultural Assocation Improvement to drainage at the Showgrounds. 9,900 0

South West Tumut Showground Tumut Showground Trust Trust Board Electricity infrastructure and lighting upgrades. 8,000South West Jerrawa Showground Jerrawa Showground Trust Trust Board Installation/connection of electricity to main building (pavilion) on reserve 6,000 0South West Molong Showground Molong Golf Club And Showground (D.590024)

Reserve TrustCabonne Council Replacement of damaged floorboards in the Main Pavilion. 4,950 0

South West Nimmitabel Showground Cooma-Monaro Shire Council Crown Reserves Reserve Trust

Cooma-Monaro Shire Council Renovations to the Lunch Pavillion 4,692 0

South West Quandialla Showground Quandialla Showground Trust Trust Board Upgrade of the amenities. 3,360 0South West Tumut Showground Tumut Showground Trust Trust Board Upgrade of underground water supply infrastructure. 3,000 0Sydney Picton Showground Picton District Agricultural,

Horticultural & Industry Society Inc.

Upgrade of toilet facilities9,500 0

TOTAL $2,574,921 $37,895