Groups have applied for grants in the inaugural Cessnock My Community Project program. Residents can vote to decide which they believe will be most beneficial to our community. To cast your vote, visit mycommunityproject.service.nsw.gov.au/ before August 15. Here are the projects.
Recycled Water Irrigation Upgrade
Sponsor: Branxton Golf Club Co-operative
Upgrade current irrigation to use recycled water from the Hunter Water Sewerage treatment works eliminating use of potable water, and creating an average saving of 50 megalitres per year. Cost: $127,000
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Accessible Seating at Weston Park
Sponsor: Cessnock City Council
Accessible raised viewing and comfort for all abilities visiting Weston Park to watch/participate in sporting/community events providing maximum independence & dignity. Cost: $73,370
Equine Training Arena
Sponsor: St Philip's Christian College, Cessnock
To build an all-weather dressage arena that is available to the community to access free for training horses. Cost: $110,000
Hornets Ground Improvements
Sponsor: Cessnock City Council
Improve playing ground at the Cessnock Hornets ground, go green with solar, upgrade club facilities for all the community and schools. Cost: $53,872
Miller Park Little A & Wildcats Facility Upgrade
Sponsor: Cessnock City Council
Extension of current roof lines to provide all weather comfort for spectators, visitors and participants. Cost: $49,449
Community Play Space
Sponsor: Beyond Church
A place in the Cessnock CBD for people to gather and build community, while promoting physical and mental wellbeing. Cost: $199,980
Branxton Lions Community Hub
Sponsor: Cessnock City Council
Build a facility from which the Lions Club of Branxton can work in the community, fund-raising for local disadvantaged people. Cost: $97,764
Railway Museum bushfire recovery
Sponsor: Richmond Vale Railway Museum
The project is enabling the next stage of bushfire recovery at the Richmond Vale Railway Museum. Cost: $103,950
Keeping Young People Safe (KYPS)
Sponsor: Kurri Kurri Community Services
Engaging young people in conversations about drug usage and harm minimisation strategies through community empowerment and development of interactive activities. Cost $75,000
Abernethy Recreation Area
Sponsor: Cessnock City Council
Installed outdoor combination of aerobic / musculoskeletal exercise equipment with space for our own additions later plus flexible community gathering space. Cost: $25,976
Electronic Noticeboard
Sponsor: Towns With Heart Inc
Supply and installation of a fully operational electronic community noticeboard to replace the existing manual noticeboard located in Rotary Park. Cost: $25,000
Strong Generations, Big Futures
Sponsor: Cessnock PCYC
A community-powered initiative focusing on health, wellbeing and opportunities of young people in Cessnock. Cost: $190,352
Cessnock for Locals
Sponsor: Cessnock Family Support Service Inc
Abermain Plaza Hall improvements
Sponsor: Cessnock Family Support Service Inc
The project involves replacing and improving the existing accessibility ramp and extending the awning at the entrance to the Abermain Plaza Hall. Cost: $34,760
Irrigating local sport field
Sponsor: Cessnock City Council
Extending current irrigation system to Carmichael 2, utilise existing pump, tanks and automated system to achieve value for money. Cost: $86,625
Biodiversity hotspot
Sponsor: Cessnock City Council
This project will fund a community Bioblitz and also establish a Culturally Inclusive Bird Trail within the Cessnock area. Cost: $83,843
We Can Be A Cool School!
Sponsor: Cessnock East Public School
Installation of shade sails to existing play and outdoor learning areas and creation of an outdoor learning and picnic area. Cost: $80,000
Kurri Rotary Outdoor Gym Project
Sponsor: Cessnock City Council
Free community accessible gym equipment, which is suitable for all ages and abilities, that's safe and not difficult to use. Cost: $54,582
Branxton Preschool Community Hub
Sponsor: Branxton Preschool
To build a community and parent hub for all Branxton community members to access a range of health services. Cost: $200,000
Freemasons Park Happy Valley Playground
Sponsor: Cessnock City Council
This will be achieved through a playground upgrade and improvements to the amenity of the play space. Cost: $179,000
Kurri Sportsground Scoreboard
Sponsor: Cessnock City Council
Replacement of the ageing scoreboard is necessary due to deterioration and constant failure during major sporting events. Cost: $39,219