The Hills Shire Council is proposing 34 shovel ready projects to be funded under the Federal Government's Local Road and Community Infrastructure (LRCI) Phase 2 Extension Program.
Council has already received approval for almost $1.2 million under the economy-boosting program, and will now seek to secure a further $5.4 million from the Federal Government to fund these projects that were adopted for delivery during Tuesday's Ordinary Meeting of Council.
Mayor of The Hills Shire, Dr Michelle Byrne said these projects would support jobs, construction and promote economic growth across the region.
"Council has selected critical projects which will deliver immediate benefits for our whole community," Mayor Byrne said.
"Projects span from new footpaths to an upgrade of a war memorial and playground replacements.
"I'm looking forward to seeing work underway on these projects real soon," Mayor Byrne added.
Some of the projects proposed for funding, include:
- $150,000 war memorial upgrade at Balcombe Heights Estate in Baulkham Hills;
- $250,000 reconstruction of netball courts at Ted Horwood Reserve in Baulkham Hills;
- $215,000 for resurfacing four courts and a remote access control system at Les Shore Reserve in Glenorie;
- $660,000 renewal of pathways, border edging, stairs, irrigation and park furniture at AH Whaling Reserve Rose Garden in Baulkham Hills;
- $105,000 playground replacement at Glenhaven Reserve in Glenhaven; and
- $470,000 pavement rehabilitation at Old Glenhaven Road in Glenhaven.
Mayor Byrne thanked the Federal Government for their support during this challenging time.
"Now, more than ever, we need to support our local community, and the LRCI Phase 2 Extension Program allows Council to do just that," Mayor Byrne said.
"These projects will create employment and business opportunities, while fast-tracking community infrastructure, including parks and playgrounds.
"Council thanks the Federal Government for their contribution, which has given us the ability to proceed with these projects," Mayor Byrne added.
The LRCI enables Council to deliver priority projects, with a focus on local road and community infrastructure upgrades and maintenance.
All projects need to be completed by 31st December 2021.
