Mark Coure announces 2025 Community Building Partnership Grants

Member for Oatley, Mark Coure, has announced a number of successful recipients of the 2025 Community Building Partnership (CBP) grants, with $450,000 in funding provided to local community organisations.

As part of this NSW Government-funded program, 14 local organisations from across the St George area have received grants to support upgrades to community infrastructure.

Mr Coure said the funding will make a real difference to grassroots organisations working hard to support locals in our community.

“These organisations, our sports clubs, community groups and school P&Cs, are truly the heart and soul of this local area. This funding is much needed to ensure that they can continue their valuable work, supporting our community week in and week out,” Mr Coure said.

“This year, we have been able to provide funding to a wide range of groups. From sporting clubs to local schools, these grants will support upgrades to ageing infrastructure while also making our local facilities more accessible.”

“I am looking forward to seeing how these projects take shape over the coming months. Congratulations once again to all community groups who received funding.”

The local list of successful applicants includes:

• Riverwood Community Centre: A brand-new community bus, providing an accessible transport option for local residents, $35,000.

• Oatley West Public School P&C: New shade sails for the synthetic turf play area, $45,000.

• St Declan’s Catholic Church, Penshurst: Bathroom upgrade with disabled and family access, $60,000.

• CASS Care Limited: Outdoor soft fall upgrade at Peakhurst Aged & Disability Day Program Centre, $23,168.

• Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect): Community school bus for students, $40,000.

• Australian Cadet Corps Incorporated: Infrastructure upgrade for Riverwood Hornets Cadet Unit headquarters, $30,668.

• Peakhurst South Public School P&C: Air conditioning for the school hall, $50,837.

• St Martins Anglican Church, Blakehurst: Accessible toilet facility for parish and community use, $20,000.

• Learning Links Peakhurst: All-purpose outdoor learning and play space with pergola, seating and defibrillator, $31,438.

• Forest Rangers Football Club: New children’s football goals, $10,500.

• The Reconnect Project: Safety improvements for training facility, $10,000.

• Georges River Life Care: Upgrade to alfresco community space, $20,389.

• iCare Mission Incorporated: Installation of an awning for outdoor social space, $29,000.

• Oatley Public School P&C: Paved pathway redesign to improve accessibility and safety, $44,000.

The Community Building Partnership program has awarded more than $505 million to over 22,400 community projects since it commenced in 2009.

For more information, visit the Community Building Partnership website: nsw.gov.au/cbp

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