Resources for Regions
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
The NSW Government introduced the Resources for Regions Program in 2012 to support the infrastructure needs of NSW’s mining-affected communities. The Resources for Regions Program aims to support the ongoing prosperity of mining communities in regional NSW by providing economic opportunities, improved amenity and positive social outcomes.
Following advocacy by Singleton Council, the NSW Government undertook a review of the Resources for Regions program. As a result, a number of recommendations were made, including a guaranteed amount for mining-affected regions calculated on the level of impact, as well as broadening the scope of the program to include community programs in addition to infrastructure projects.
Those recommendations have been incorporated into Round Seven of the Resources for Regions program, which was announced in Singleton by the Deputy Premier John Barilaro on Wednesday 24 June 2020.
APPLICATIONS FOR RESOURCES FOR REGIONS ROUND EIGHT ARE NOW OPEN
The Singleton LGA is eligible to apply for $8,005,210 under Resources for Regions Round Eight, which opened on 17 May 2021 and closes on 12 July 2021.
Singleton Council is inviting community organisations to put forward projects and programs for consideration for inclusion in the latest round of applications by 4 June 2021. Infrastructure projects must be worth more than $250,000 and community programs worth more than $100,000.
Community groups or organisations may speak with Council's Executive Manager Projects Mark Ihlein on 02 6578 7290 for more information or for consideration in future rounds, and submit an Expressions of Interest by downloading the form below.