Coolamon Shire Council has secured $119,826 in funding through the NSW Government’s $25 million Reconnecting Regional NSW – Community Events Program.
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke said the funding will support Council to deliver a range of local events, which will see the community come together and reconnect.
“The planned events are a terrific opportunity to promote greater social cohesion as well as provide an economic boost locally following the Covid-19 lockdowns,” Ms Cooke said.
“Events are really important for our communities because they give people the opportunity to visit, stay ‘locally’ and spend ‘locally’,” Ms Cooke said.
Coolamon Shire Mayor Cr Dave McCann said we know the importance of our communities and the need for us all to interact and enjoy the company of others.
“The last several years have been tough and this funding is a chance for us all to enjoy some down time and encourage visitation through a range of community get togethers,” he said.
There will be a total of ten events on offer by local community groups, such as photo competitions, festivals, New Year’s Eve Street party, community bike event and summer music festival.
Along with a range of community celebrations across the Shire, which will bring the community together, delivering a much-needed boost to support the region.
The $25 million Reconnecting Regional NSW – Community Events Program is part of the $200 million Regional Recovery Package, designed to support economic and social recovery across regional NSW that will create new jobs and support community events, shows and festivals to boost tourism.
For further information, go to: nsw.gov.au/CommunityEvents.
