Completion of Round 1 Drought Funding Projects
The communities of Crystal Brook, Redhill, Koolunga and Wandearah are set to enjoy improved sporting, recreation and public amenity facilities as Port Pirie Regional Council completes a series of rural projects.
The projects were funded through Round 1 of the Federal Government’s Drought Communities Program which aims to support drought affected regions throughout Australia by providing funding for local infrastructure projects. Port Pirie Regional Council was awarded $1 million through Round 1 of the Program, with a further $1 million allocated earlier this year in Round 2.
The Round 1 projects include:
- New nature playground at Bowman Park, Crystal Brook
- Installation of shade sail over the toddler sandpit at the Adelaide Square playground, Crystal Brook
- Installation of a new double plate BBQ and shelter at the Crystal Brook Swimming Pool
- New men’s shed in Crystal Brook
- New unisex three-bay toilet block at Jubilee Park, Crystal Brook
- Installation of a new telecommunications tower at Koolunga
- New five bay toilet block at the Koolunga Tennis and Bowls Club
- Extension to the existing function room at the Redhill Football and Netball Club (includes new toilets, bar and storage room)
- Replacement of toilet block at side of the Wandearah Hall.
These projects have all either been completed or are nearing completion.
Council will provide updates on the projects funded through Round 2 of the Drought Communities Program throughout the year. These projects are scheduled to be completed by 30 December 2020.