The “Reconnecting the Junee Shire” project by Junee Shire Council has been successful in receiving funding under the NSW Government’s $25 million Reconnecting Regional NSW – Community Events Program.
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke said that this funding of $239,651 will help bring the township of Junee and surrounding villages together in a series of eight events and fun days.
“I am excited to see these events go ahead. There is so much in store for Junee and the surrounding villages, there will be something on for everyone,” Ms Cooke said.
Events being delivered include:
- Christmas on Broadway
- Junee Roadhouse 75th Anniversary Festival
- RECONNECT at the Broadway Museum
- Junee Rotary Farmers Markets
- Movies at the Athenium
- Summer Sessions at the Athenium
- Village Community Fun Days (x 6)
- Reconnecting History
Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole said the Community Events Program will support the state’s events and hospitality sectors while bolstering economic recovery.
“The NSW Nationals in Government are backing events that bring local communities together and this funding will help contribute to a sense of improved wellbeing and connectedness in 2022 and beyond,” Mr Toole said.
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.
For more information on Junee’s events, go to www.youmeandjunee.com.au
