Liberal candidate for Ryde, Jordan Lane, welcomes the NSW Government's announcement today that North Ryde and Gladesville libraries will receive $100,000 in funding thanks to the NSW Liberal Government's Public Library Infrastructure Grant program.
"Funding will be used to upgrade furniture and shelving at both North Ryde and Galesville libraries." Mr Lane said.
"Thanks to the Perrottet Liberal Government, our Ryde electorate will have upgraded Library facilities in both North Ryde and Gladesville that will continue to offer services to the local community.
"I am delighted that see the continued investment of the Perrottet Liberal Government in the local Ryde community."
NSW Minister for the Arts Ben Franklin said 21 local councils across the State will share in $6 million in funding for infrastructure projects this year to extend and improve public library buildings, spaces and information technology for local communities.
"Well-resourced libraries contribute to community resilience with quality facilities, great collections and access to the Internet, and we are pleased to help councils to upgrade these critical services," Mr Franklin said.
"An overall record investment of over $40 million will be provided to councils this year in support of libraries, with further increases locked in for next year and beyond. This is in addition to the record $165 million that the NSW Liberal Government has committed for the next four years, ensuring that our libraries can continue to thrive
