Community Building Partnership grants

Robert Dwyer • 4 August 2025

Community Building Partnership grants

Member for Port Macquarie, Robert Dwyer has today announced the successful Community Building Partnership Grant recipients.

 

“22 community groups have shared in $450,000 across the Port Macquarie electorate with the State Government funds delivering much needed improvements to local facilities,” Mr Dwyer said.

 

“The Community Building Partnerships grants directly benefit our community, often creating local jobs and increasing business opportunities, while at the same time enhancing local investment in the Port Macquarie electorate.”

 

2025 successful applicants include;


 Port Macquarie PCYC - a new kitchenette
Port Macquarie Museum - exterior painting
Port United Soccer Club - clubhouse refurbishment       
Port Macquarie Lions Club - refurbish a timber ramp
Port Macquarie Women’s Shed - new Air conditioning 
Lions Club of Port Macquarie Tacking Point - Support for Breakfast Club
Port Macquarie Uniting Church - new air conditioning
Port Macquarie Community Preschool - enhance an outdoor classroom
Port Macquarie Hastings Council - refurbish Flynn’s Beach toilet amenities
St Peter’s Lutheran Church Port Macquarie - replace audio equipment
Flamin’ Dragons Port Macquarie - purchase of outriggers
Hastings District Flying Club - purchase a fuel storage tank
Careflight Limited - a stretcher for vital patient transport 
Hannam Vale Hall Society - hall maintenance and improvements 
Harrington Bowling Club - an emergency evacuation generator
Camden Haven Rural Fire Brigade - vital Station upgrade works
Life Education NSW - enhance the local Life Ed Mobile Learning centre
Laurieton Tennis Club - equipment and new amenities
Coopernook Public School P&C - an awning over children’s lunch tables
Camden Haven Community @ 3 - for emergency accommodation

   Harrington Public School P&C - resurface the basketball court
    Lord Howe Island Bowling Club - lighting upgrade project 

 
 “Whilst unfortunately not every application can be approved, those that were are delighted and cannot wait to start their projects.

 

“Congratulations to all the organisations and I wish them well with the projects they are delivering for their members and the wider community and I look forward to seeing them progress to completion,” Mr Dwyer said.

 

For more information, go to www.nsw.gov.au/cbp

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