2016 Community Partnership program grants announced

Jamie Parker helped secure grant funding of nearly 200,000 for a total 13 projects in the electorate of Balmain as part of the NSW Government’s 2016 Community Building Partnership program.

The NSW Government has committed funds to new community infrastructure projects that will enhance much needed local facilities.

Jamie Parker said:

“I’m delighted to have been able to facilitate this grassroots funding, which will deliver much-needed improvements to local schools, neighbourhood centres and sports clubs among others.

It’s hard working local organisations like these that make our local area so vibrant and special. It’s very rewarding for me to work alongside such committed and passionate people and to be able to help in their efforts to make our area a better place to live for everyone.”

Holly Stewart, Manager of Rozelle Neighbourhood Centre, said: “In October the Neighbourhood Centre moved for the first time in 38 years. This is like an early Christmas present for us, giving us a fresh start in 2017. The Community Building Partnership Grant will allow us to create an accessible entry from the street, leading to a public space where the whole community can access information and resources. We look forward to inviting the community into the centre in the New Year.”

Dominic Steele, pastor of the Village Church in Annandale, said: “We’re planning to knock down the ugly old brick fence at the front of the church and create an open green area with seating around the two large trees just inside our property line. By the time it’s completed this key Annandale corner will look terrific, and will work much better for people pausing to relax or eat in this busy part of our community.”

Latha Nithyanandam from the Alcohol and Drug Foundation NSW said: “We at Kathleen York House extend our sincere gratitude for Jamie’s constant and ongoing involvement and support of our organisation. Kathleen York House has been truly blessed to have a local MP who is so genuinely caring, continually there to offer advice, guidance, and advocacy as well as actively participate in each of our key events.”

Rob Bennett, the Balmain Public School P+C President said, “We are really grateful for the continued active support of our local member Jamie Parker and to the NSW State Government for awarding us this grant. This means we can get on with the next stage of our planned school playground upgrade, together with our partners, the Eaton Street Centre before and after-school care. This grant will really add to the health and wellbeing of our kids.”

The successful projects in the Balmain electorate for 2016 are:

Alcohol and Drug Foundation NSW
Anglican Church Property Trust Diocese Of Sydney
Rozelle Neighbourhood Centre
PCYC NSW
Balmain Rowing Club
Green Left Association
The Scouts Association
Balmain Little Athletics Centre
Glebe Public School P & C Association
Balmain Public School P & C Association
Boomalli Aboriginal Artists Co-operative
Little Nicholson Street Play Centre
Annandale North Public School P & C Association

Since 2011 Jamie has facilitated over $1 million in grants for local and community organisations in the Balmain electorate.

ENDS

More information: 02 9660 7586

FERRIES AT ANNANDALE AND WEST BALMAIN

Imagine hopping on a ferry at Annandale or West Balmain and being in the heart of the city within minutes.

In 2020, we won the campaign for a Glebe ferry. Now, we have the opportunity to connect more of our area to the ferry network. New ferries at Annandale and West Balmain will provide a faster, smarter route into the city without adding to the traffic on our roads.

Both Labor and the Liberals want to build more polluting and destructive tollways across Sydney. But we have costed a comprehensive plan for a world-class public transport system that makes getting around our city fast and easy.

Dear Transport Minister,

New inner west ferry services would provide efficient, fast and environmentally sound travel to and from the area for workers, tourists, students, pensioners and the general public.

I therefore ask that the Government build on the success of the Blackwattle Bay ferry and establish a ferry service at Rozelle Bay for the Annandale area and reinstate the ferry at West Balmain.

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