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| DATE | PORTFOLIO | PROJECT |
PCODE
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AMOUNT $
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6-Jan |
Arts |
Tamworth Powerstation Museum - new educational signage |
2340 |
5,000 |
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11-Jan |
Ports & |
Lake Keepit State Park - towards construction of a new 150m boat ramp on the park’s eastern foreshore |
2340 |
47,300 |
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11-Jan |
Ports & |
Lake Keepit State Park - to replace 10 buoys around the existing swimming pontoon |
2340 |
2,400 |
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16-Jan |
Education & |
Gunnedah TAFE - upgrade to Block D |
2380 |
500,000 |
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16-Jan |
Education & |
Tamworth TAFE - extension to Administration building |
2380 |
235,000 |
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16-Jan |
Education & |
Tamworth TAFE - Open Learning Access Centre (OLAC) - refurbishment |
2340 |
470,000 |
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16-Jan |
Education & |
TAFE New England - expansion of online capacity |
|
375,000 |
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20-Jan |
Aging |
Tamworth and District Seniors Computer Club: ‘Keeping in Touch with Old and New Friends’ (Seniors Week) |
2340 |
800 |
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20-Jan |
Aging |
Moonbi Kootingal Respite Care Centre: ‘Celebrating Age with Verse and Stories’ (Seniors Week) |
2353 |
500 |
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20-Jan |
Aging |
Senior Citizens Centre Committee of Tamworth: Senior Citizens Open Day and Safety Awareness program (Seniors Week) |
2340 |
500 |
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20-Jan |
Aging |
Gunnedah Shire Council: Seniors Week ‘Live Life’ in Gunnedah |
2380 |
550 |
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20-Jan |
Aging |
Lundie House Gunnedah: ‘Cocktail Hour at 3’ (Seniors Week) |
2380 |
550 |
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20-Jan |
Aging |
Tamworth Seniors Week Organising Committee: Hobbies Expo ‘The Fun Part of Life’ (Seniors Week) |
2340 |
880 |
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20-Jan |
Aging |
Alkira Hostel, Gunnedah: ‘The Generations Meet’ (Seniors Week) |
2380 |
275 |
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20-Jan |
Aging |
Nundle Neighbourhood Aid Service: ‘I Deserve a Nice Day Out’ (Seniors Week) |
2340 |
550 |
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20-Jan |
Aging |
Omni Tamworth: ‘Older Men’s Country Yarns’ (Seniors Week) |
2340 |
539 |
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23-Jan |
Sport & |
NIAS: to help develop young sporting talent |
|
130,000 |
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29-Jan |
Sport & |
Lake Keepit Soaring Club: sealing of tar to the runway and planting of drought resistant grasses |
2380 |
9,341 |
|
29-Jan |
Sport & |
Gunnedah Police Community Youth Club: installation of air conditioning |
2380 |
5,600 |
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29-Jan |
Sport & |
Geoff Morgan Playing Field: erection of a skillion |
2380 |
5,400 |
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29-Jan |
Sport & |
Gunnedah Rugby Park: upgrade of the canteen area |
2380 |
2,400 |
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29-Jan |
Sport & |
Kootingal Recreation Reserve: construction of an announcers box and the establishment of gardens within the camping ground |
2340 |
7,211 |
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29-Jan |
Sport & |
Tamworth Skate Park: installation of new equipment and a shade structure |
2340 |
5,000 |
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29-Jan |
Sport & |
Monk Park, Calala: development of cricket nets, picnic, barbeque, garden and pathway facilities |
2340 |
3,000 |
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29-Jan |
Sport & |
Tamworth Regional Sports Complex: purchase of portable soccer and hockey goal posts |
2340 |
9,500 |
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10-Feb |
Disability |
Schools across the electorate: specific support to help students in regular classes with special learning needs |
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464,217 |
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16-Feb |
Disability |
Families First: provision of a clinical early intervention physiotherapist service for children from birth to six years of age living with complex needs in the Tamworth, Quirindi, Gunnedah and Narrabri areas |
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84,000 |
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8-Mar |
Community |
Eligible organisations: funding for Indigenous youth worker and outreach early intervention family worker service to assist Aboriginal young people and disadvantaged families living in the Gunnedah Shire |
2380 |
100,000 |
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17-Mar |
Premier |
Tamworth Equine & Livestock Centre |
2340 |
3,685,000 |
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17-Mar |
Attorney- |
Tamworth Regional Council: Local Government Area Crime Prevention Plan |
2340 |
150.000 |
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21-Mar |
Primary |
Local weed control authorities: to allow fulfilment of obligations under the Noxious Weeds Act 1993 in the battle to control or eradicate noxious plants |
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497,303 |
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29-Mar |
Transport |
Gunnedah Shire Council: to address lighting concerns at the local aerodrome to allow passengers easier access to taxis and planes, particularly at night or in the early morning and to improve bus infrastructure around Gunnedah, including bus shelters at the Lake Keepit turnoff, the Oxley Highway opposite Carroll store, and outside the Gunnedah Hospital entrance |
2380 |
84,219 |
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5-Apr |
Arts NSW |
Coledale Community Group: towards music workshops in guitar, vocals, drums and songwriting for Indigenous youth |
2340 |
1,200 |
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5-Apr |
Arts NSW |
Tamworth Regional Conservatorium of Music: towards a series of workshops, presentations and demonstrations for delegates at the TOAN (The Orchestras of Australia Network) National Conference |
2340 |
2,800 |
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5-Apr |
Arts NSW |
Two Rivers Arts Council: to develop a performance piece for the Festival of the Sesquicentenary of Gunnedah |
2380 |
2,500 |
| 6-Apr | Health | Gunnedah Hospital: purchase of new gynaeological and monitoring equipment |
2380
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88,000
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12-Apr |
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South Tamworth Girl Guides: towards purchase and installation of air conditioning |
2340 |
2340 |
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13-Apr |
Education & |
Woolbrook Public School: enclosure for the sub floor area |
2340 |
13,010 |
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13-Apr |
Education & |
Farrer Memorial Agricultural High School: programmed maintenance and school improvement projects |
2340 |
13,500 |
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13-Apr |
Education & |
Tamworth High School: LP Gas tank enclosure and stormwater and drainage upgrade |
2340 |
23,379 |
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13-Apr |
Education & |
Duri Public School: fencing and floor coverings |
2340 |
11,000 |
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13-Apr |
Education & |
Oxley High School: replace brick retaining walls |
2340 |
11,000 |
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13-Apr |
Education & |
Werris Creek School: LP Gas tank enclosure |
2341 |
7,815 |
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13-Apr |
Education & |
Westdale Public School: LP Gas tank enclosure |
2340 |
6,858 |
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13-Apr |
Education & |
Oxley High School: a carpark for the disabled, ramping and access to toilet facilities |
2340 |
92,000 |
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13-Apr |
Education & |
Nemingha Public School: sewer replacement |
2340 |
90,000 |
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13-Apr |
Education & |
Tamworth West Public School: air cooling permanent accommodation and gutter replacements |
2340 |
73,443 |
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13-Apr |
Education & |
Tamworth Public School: air cooling permanent accommodation and gutter replacements, painting, carpet repairs and building maintenance |
2340 |
105,421 |
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13-Apr |
Education & |
Peel High School: a chemical store |
2340 |
35,000 |
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13-Apr |
Education & |
Tamworth High School: stormwater and drainage upgrade |
2340 |
20,000 |
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13-Apr |
Education & |
Werris Creek Public School: gutter replacements and building maintenance |
2341 |
15,000 |
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13-Apr |
Education & |
Tamworth South Public School: cupboard replacements and gutter replacements |
2340 |
17,000 |
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13-Apr |
Education & |
Gunnedah High School: replacement of toilet cubicle doors |
2380 |
9,000 |
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13-Apr |
Education & |
Woolomin Public School: gutter replacements |
2340 |
8,000 |
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13-Apr |
Education & |
Somerton Public School: gutter replacements |
2340 |
8,000 |
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13-Apr |
Education & |
Nowendoc Public School: LP Gas tank enclosure |
2340 |
7,938 |
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18-Apr |
Health |
Gunnedah Health Service: to run two innovative Healthy For Life programs to benefit the local community – total funding $200,000, State component... |
2380 |
76,214 |
|
3-May |
Sport & |
Athletes, coaches and officials: assistance to recipients in rural and remote areas |
|
11,200 |
| 5-May | Community Services (DoCS) |
Gunnedah PCYC: "Bringin' 'Em In" project (click here for more) |
2380
|
8,424
|
| 5-May | Sport & Recreation |
Werris Creek Pool: pace clock replacement |
2341
|
400
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| 10-May | Education & Training |
Westdale Public School P&C: assistance with minor capital works |
2340
|
8,185
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| 24-May | Health | Manilla Health Advisory Committee: towards community bus |
2346
|
5,500
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26-May |
Community |
Tamworth & District Girl Guides: towards air-conditioning, South Tamworth Girl Guides Hall. |
2340 |
4,000 |
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31-May |
Emergency |
Willala RFS: new fire tanker |
2382 |
220,000 |
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31-May |
Emergency |
Gunnedah and Tambar Springs SES: help provide each unit with a Holden Rodeo dual cabin vehicle to transport volunteers |
2380 |
39,600 |
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31-May |
Emergency |
Tamworth SES: towards an Isuzu Twin Cab emergency response vehicle |
2340 |
22,000 |
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31-May |
Emergency |
Gunnedah SES: Goliath lighting (a tripod used for scene lighting) and a limb extrication kit (used to extract trapped fingers or limbs) |
2380 |
2,000 |
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31-May |
Emergency |
Gunnedah RFB: Hot box and food delivery equipment (for catering during incidents) |
2380 |
2,000 |
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31-May |
Emergency |
Willala RFB: VHF fireground radio, GPS and a wind meter |
2382 |
2,000 |
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31-May |
Emergency |
Tambar Springs SES: emergency scene lights and a limb extrication kit |
2381 |
2,000 |
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31-May |
Emergency |
Tamworth SES: Communication Headsets (to enable volunteers to communicate with each other when in noisy environments) |
2340 |
2,000 |
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31-May |
Community |
Funding to Walcha Pre-School, Gunnedah Baptist Community Pre-School, Gunnedah Pre-School, Kootingal & District Pre-School, Peter Pan Pre-School Kindergarten – Tamworth, Werris Creek & District Pre-School, Tamworth Montessori Pre-School, St Mary's North Tamworth Pre-School and St Peter's Pre-School Tamworth |
274,230 |
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6-June |
2006/07 |
Upgrade of Tamworth and Quirindi Day program centres |
2340 |
2,200,000 |
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6-June |
2006/07 |
Oxley Community Transport Service: to assist frail aged and young people with disabilities and their carers |
|
261,000 |
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6-June |
2006/07 |
Oxley Community Transport Service: to provide transport for people disadvantaged by physical, social or geographical factors |
|
89,642 |
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6-June |
2006/07 |
Gunnedah Home and Community Care: for services to assist frail aged and younger people with disabilities and their carers |
2380 |
112,570 |
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6-June |
2006/07 |
Gunnedah Community Transport Service to assist people disadvantaged by physical, social or geographical factors |
2380 |
47,480 |
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6-June |
2006/07 |
Walcha Community transport Program: for people disadvantaged by physical, social or geographical factors |
2354 |
3,172 |
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6-June |
2006/07 |
Trials of initiatives to improve transport in the New England North West, which will provide a much-needed boots for both able-bodied and disadvantaged residents |
|
100,000 |
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6-June |
2006/07 |
Construction of a new processing and storage facility at Tamworth for grain, soil and plant samples |
2340 |
800,000 |
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6-June |
2006/07 |
Country Energy: upgrade of the Oxley Vale zone substation at Tamworth |
2340 |
3,800,000 |
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6-June |
2006/07 |
Country Energy: upgrade of the Goddard Lane high voltage zone substation in Tamworth |
2340 |
3,400,000 |
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6-June |
2006/07 |
Planning funds for a new hospital for Tamworth |
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100,000 |
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6-June |
2006/07 |
Walcha Rural Hospital and Heath Service: part of $10 million for new hospital development |
2354 |
6,900,000 |
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6-June |
2006/07 |
Local roads budget, including funds for maintenance, road safety, traffic and transport. The majority of funds will be provided for maintenance work on the Oxley and New England highways, including pavement repairs and resurfacing. Includes $420,000 to upgrade safety barriers on the Oxley Highway east of Walcha to allow a safer journey for motorists |
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13,000,000 |
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6-June |
2006/07 |
Housing assistance, including $3.46 million for 21 new family homes and a new pensioner unit in Tamworth |
2340 |
4,200,000 |
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6-June |
2006/07 |
Upgrade for Tamworth TAFE campus light automotive, electrical and electronics department |
2340 |
450,000 |
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6-June |
Primary |
Laboratory redevelopment at the Department of Primary Industry's Agricultural Research Centre in Tamworth |
2340 |
750,000 |
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6-June |
2006/07 |
Upgrade of the WorkCover office in Tamworth |
2340 |
500,000 |
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6-June |
2006/07 |
Construction of deviation road works at Nundle State Forest |
2340 |
654,000 |
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6-June |
2006/07 |
Plantation establishment at Nundle State Forest |
2340 |
211,000 |
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6-June |
2006/07 |
Department of Lands dam remediation |
600,000 |
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6-June |
2006/07 |
Towards a minor realignment and new signage on Johnston Street, Tamworth |
2340 |
50,000 |
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6-June |
2006/07 |
Installation of bus bays at bus stops in the Tamworth area |
2340 |
40,000 |
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6-June |
2006/07 |
Part of $85 million upgrade of Keepit Dam |
2380 |
7,170,000 |
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6-June |
2006/07 |
Part of $25 million upgrade of Chaffey Dam |
2340 |
718,000 |
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21-June |
Health |
Tamworth Dental Clinic: funding for a new dental chair and suction unit |
2340 |
31,500 |
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23-June |
Health |
Tamworth Base Hospital Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory: additional funding per annum to boost the number of patients treated at the from 400 to 500 |
2340 |
250,000 |
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23-June |
Health |
Tamworth Base Hospital: funding to recruit a number of health professionals including a gastroenterologist, a specialist nephrologist, a Fast Track nurse and nurse practitioner to help streamline patient care in the Emergency Department, plus a non-clinical nurse unit manager and a communication clerk to assist medical staff providing direct patient care in the Emergency Department under the Maggie Program |
2340 |
1,800,000 |
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23-June |
Health |
Gunnedah Ambulance: funding for a new station |
2380 |
900,000 |
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23-June |
Education |
Bendemeer Pre-school: emergency funding |
2355 |
3,500 |
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23-June |
Education |
Manilla Pre-school: emergency funding |
2346 |
8,900 |
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23-June |
Education |
Nundle CWA Pre-school: emergency funding |
2340 |
19,452 |
| 28-June | Sport & Recreation |
Gunnedah Shire Council: funding for the construction of toilet facilities within Kitchener Park's main recreation area, allowing the facility to cater for larger numbers of people |
2380
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83,985
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| 28-June | Sport & Recreation |
Manilla Sky Sailors Club: funding for upgrading of Mount Borah paragliding facilities |
2346
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90,000
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| 3-July | Education | Gunnedah High School: funding to repair and resurface the school basketball courts and replace a toilet cubicle |
2380
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43,500
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| 13-July | Transport | Establishment of a secure taxi rank at Brisbane Street in Tamworth |
2340
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17,000
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| 13-July | RTA | Safety improvement works costing on the Sandy Road near Kootingal |
2340
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160,000
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| 21-July | Arts | New Werris Creek Community Library |
2341
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200,000
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| 29-July | Sport & Recreation |
Installation of fish cleaning table and fish measuring station at Lake Keepit eastern foreshore |
2380
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5,000
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| 2-Aug | Aboriginal Affairs |
Establishment of a new sewerage system and irrigation dam that will provide recycled water for a viticulture business located at the Summervale community near Walcha |
2354
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1,700,000
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| 2-Aug | Juvenile Justice |
Funding to help establish a second learning centre at the Tamworth PCYC |
2340
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3,600
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| 21-Aug | Emergency Services |
Three new bushfire tankers for the Nundle, Bendemeer and Garoo Rural Fire Service Brigades |
460,000
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| 24-Aug | Juvenile Justice |
Funding to help establish a drop in centre at the Gunnedah PCYC |
2380
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3,895
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| 29-Aug | Gunnedah Shire Council: Financial Assistance Grant |
2380
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2,965,350
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| 29-Aug | Tamworth Regional Council: Financial Assistance Grant |
2340
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8,432,423
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| 29-Aug | Walcha Shire Council: Financial Assistance Grant |
2380
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1,314,221
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| 29-Aug | Liverpool Plains Shire Council: Financial Assistance Grant |
2354
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2,384,020
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| 30-Aug | Health |
Tamworth Hospital: funding for building works and the purchase of vital new equipment to deliver faster treatment for patients |
2340
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22,000
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| 28-Sep |
Energy, |
Barraba Showground: funding to assist with establishment of an improved water supply including a new water tank and a pressure pump |
2347
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4,000
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| 18-Oct | Sport & Recreation |
Lake Keepit State Park Trust: funding allocated under the annual state parks grants program |
2380
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204,000
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| 23-Oct |
Grant to install new steps in the Barraba Swimming Pool |
2347
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2,900
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| 2-Nov |
Funding to cool local schools Farrer Memorial Agricultural High School, Hillvue Public School, Oxley Vale Public School, Tamworth High School, Tamworth Public School |
2340
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5,900,000
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| 17-Nov |
Funding for improved facilities at local grants and reserves |
56,000
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| 29-Nov | Sport & Recreation |
Funding provided to assist in the construction of a shower and toilet building for Bendemeer Pony Club Inc at “Kyabra”, Kentucky |
20,000
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| 29-Nov | Sport & Recreation |
Funding to go to Currabubula Pony Club Inc towards construction of a multipurpose dining and kitchen facility at the Currabubula Rec Ground |
17,459
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| 29-Nov | Sport & Recreation |
Funding allocated for the Niangala Tennis Complex Committee to resurface a tennis court |
12,480
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| 29-Nov | Sport & Recreation |
Funding to be used by the Barraba Rugby Union club to construct a disabled toilet and wheelchair access at Barraba Sportsgrounds new clubhouse |
2347
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9,913
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| 29-Nov | Sport & Recreation |
Funding to be used by the Gunnedah and District Aero Modellers Association to upgrade their kitchen, plus install barriers, fences and paving |
2380
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5,307
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| 29-Nov | Sport & Recreation |
Funding to allow Gunnedah PCYC to replace two artificial turf pitches and extend the netted area |
2380
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2,000
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| 8-Dec |
Funding to install a new kitchen in the Duri Community Hall |
6,300
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| 11-Dec |
Ecoschools grant to Tamworth Public School to allow the school to transform a section of its grounds into a haven for small birds |
2,500
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| 15-Dec |
Funding to upgrade recreational facilities at the Girl Guides Tintinhull headquarters, Burrabaroo |
5,500
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| 19-Dec |
Moonbi Kootingal Respite Care Centre: funding for ‘Having Lunch with Koalas ’ |
500
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| 19-Dec |
Nundle Neighbourhood Aid Service: funding ‘Come Sing With Me’ |
500
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| 19-Dec |
Senior Citizens Centre Committee of Tamworth will receive funding for ‘Awareness for Older People’ |
1,000
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| 19-Dec |
Tamworth and District Seniors Computer Club: funding for ‘Sharing the Learning Experience’ |
1,000
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| 19-Dec |
Walcha Council Home and Community Care: funding for ‘ Celebrate Life’ |
1,000
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| 19-Dec |
Gunnedah Day Care Centre – funding to host ‘Laughter and Larrikinism is our Lasting Legacy’ |
500
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| 19-Dec |
Lundie House Gunnedah: funding for ‘Gatesby on the Hill’ |
500
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| 19-Dec |
Gunnedah Shire Council – funding to host various events celebrating the ‘Live Life’ message of the week from Sunday 11 March to Saturday 17 March |
500
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| 20-Dec | Preschool Investment and Reform Plan (PIRP) – Walcha Preschool |
58,852
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| 20-Dec | Preschool Investment and Reform Plan (PIRP) – Gunnedah Baptist Community Preschool |
87,274
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| 20-Dec | Preschool Investment and Reform Plan (PIRP) – Gunnedah Pre-School |
53,608
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| 20-Dec | Preschool Investment and Reform Plan (PIRP) – Kootingal & District Pre-School |
9,832
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| 20-Dec | Preschool Investment and Reform Plan (PIRP) – St Mary's North Tamworth Pre-School |
14,500
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| 20-Dec | Preschool Investment and Reform Plan (PIRP) – St Peter's Pre-School Tamworth Inc |
51,274
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| 20-Dec | Preschool Investment and Reform Plan (PIRP) – Calrossy Preschool |
10,000
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| 20-Dec | Preschool Investment and Reform Plan (PIRP) – Nundle CWA Preschool |
18,000
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| 20-Dec | Preschool Investment and Reform Plan (PIRP) – Ooranga Mobile Preschool |
92,122
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Total |
$ 81,779,673 |
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