NSW Gov announces $164k grant to upgrade Mullion Creek tennis courts

Published on 28 September 2018

Cabonne Council has warmly welcomed $176,000 in funding for two projects under the NSW Government’s Crown Reserves Improvement Fund.
Mayor Kevin Beatty was delighted with the news that $164,000 would be spent on upgrading the Mullion Creek tennis courts and $12,000 had been allocated to spray the infestation of pest plants at East Molong Reserve.
“On behalf of Cabonne Council, I wish to thank the NSW Government for this generous grant funding.” Cr Beatty said.
“The Mullion Creek project will enable the courts to be used for multiple sports and this will provide great benefits to the community, especially the growing number of families in the area” he said.
The two Cabonne projects were among six in the Orange electorate which will receive almost $260,000 from the fund.
Announcing the funding today (Friday 28 September 2018) at Mullion Creek, Parliamentary Secretary for Western NSW Rick Colless said the funding would support the hard work of local groups.
“This is fantastic news for the Orange electorate. It’s vital that we keep these reserves upgraded and modern for community members to use and enjoy,” he said.
“A flagship project will be kicked off with $164,000 to upgrade the tennis courts at Mullion Creek Recreation Reserve.
“This will include upgrading the existing sand tennis courts, constructing an exercise pathway through the reserve and installing exercise stations.”
Other projects to receive funding were:
•    $60,000 to construct a new accessible, unisex amenities block with disabled facilities at Spicer Caravan Park in Parkes;
•    $16,074 to replace the boundary fence at Wirrinya Recreation Reserve;
•    $3,087 to spray weeds at the Parish reserve for Forbes, Ashbumham; and
•    $1,870 to remove two trees to protect the foundations of the Bloomfield Hall Community Centre, Orange.
Minister for Lands and Forestry Paul Toole said the Crown Reserves Improvement Fund was focussed on ensuring communities and visitors could continue to enjoy local facilities.
“This year we’ve made a record investment into Crown Lands with more than $20 million in grants and loans being provided across the State,” Mr Tool said.
The NSW Government has invested $115m into Crown lands projects over the past seven years.