Upgrade to Sharedway…
Wentworth Shire Council had been successful in obtaining funding through the NSW Government Resources for Regions Program Round 9. The Resources for Regions program aims to support the ongoing prosperity of mining communities in regional NSW by providing economic opportunities, improved amenities and positive social outcomes.
Council received $3,608,069, with this funding assisting in implementing 10 community projects that were identified by Shire residents.
- Buronga Pump Track Stage 2 $400,000 ex GST
- Greater Murray Darling Junction Viewing Platform $350,000 ex GST
- Wentworth Showgrounds Camp Kitchen $200,000 ex GST
- Pooncarie Racecourse Kitchen Upgrade $200,000 ex GST
- Wentworth Sporting Complex Bowling Green $200,000 ex GST
- Open Spaces Upgrades - $600,000 ex GST
- Alcheringa Tennis Court upgrade $150,000 ex GST
- Buronga/Gol Gol Sporting Master Plan $100,000 ex GST
- Dareton Pioneer Museum Business Case $55,000 ex GST
- Dareton Main Street Upgrade $400,000 ex GST
- Buronga/Gol Gol Footpath & Shared ways $500,000 ex GST
- Darling Street Footpaths $453,069 ex GST
The Buronga/Gol Gol Footpath & Shared ways scope is to the replace the spray sealed footpath adjacent to the Sturt Highway between Dring Hill Gol Gol, to the Midway Centre, Buronga. The area was identified by the community as a potential project, due to the diminishing pavement and potential tripping hazards. Council will replace the existing footpath with hot mix asphalt; this surface will improve community safety and create a well-used connective pathway for residents & tourists in the Council community.
