Upgrades For Jugiong Memorial PooL

Hilltops Council successfully applied for $1,044,850 to undertake works at Jugiong Memorial Pool from the NSW Government’s Stronger Country Communities Fund Round Five.

Improvements will include an upgrade to the existing medium-sized pool, kiosk, amenities and ancillary equipment.

Member for Cootamundra, Steph Cooke said the engagement of local contractors and the use of materials from local suppliers together with hiring staff to operate the centre would provide an important boost to the local economy. “It will be great to see increased use of this facility from local swimming clubs, schools, sporting groups and visitors once these upgrades are completed,” Ms Cooke said.

Mayor of Hilltops Council Councillor Margaret Roles said they were delighted their application for funding to upgrade the pool was successful. “These upgrades will mean that the pool’s future is secure and will continue to be used and enjoyed by the Hilltops community now and into the future,” Ms Roles said.

Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW, Paul Toole said in the past five years the Stronger Country Communities Fund had delivered more than 2000 grassroots projects, benefitting every Local Government Area (LGA) in regional NSW. “This is just one of 530 projects that will make regional communities stronger and an even better place to call home,” Mr Toole said.

The Stronger Country Communities Fund is part of the NSW Government’s $3.3 billion Regional Growth Fund, designed to support growing regional centres, activate local economies and improve services and community infrastructure in the regions.

• Topics:

• Swimming
• Grant / Funding
• Local Council