Funding Boost for Community Infrastructure Projects in Ballina Electorate

2025-08-04

Tamara Smith MP, Member for Ballina today announced $447,808 in funding for 18 new community infrastructure projects through the NSW Government’s 2025 Community Building Partnership Program (CBP).

The Member for Ballina has assisted more than 100 community organisations and delivered nearly $4 million in grants through this program since being elected in 2015.

Member for Ballina, Tamara Smith MP said:

“These community based grants supply a much-needed source of funding for grassroots projects and organisations that are so often doing the heavy lifting in terms of providing social supports.”

“We know that this program adds value to the work that community based, not-for-profit organisations do to improve the lives of people and the quality of our natural environment.”

“I congratulate all of the organisations that were successful in their application and look forward to seeing the positive social, environmental and recreational outcomes in our community.”

“The next round opens in September, contact my office if you would like more information.”

About the Community Building Partnership Program

The Community Building Partnership program has funded more than 22,400 community projects since it commenced in 2009.

Local not-for-profit community organisations and councils were eligible to apply for grants ranging from $10,000 to $100,000, with up to $450,000 allocated per electorate.

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

The full list of successful projects and funding amount in the Ballina electorate for the 2025 round are:

Organisation

Project Title

Funding received

Byron Community Centre Ltd

Kitchen, Laundry and Storage upgrades for Fletcher Street Cottage

$30,732

Volunteer Marine Rescue NSW

Berth for New Rescue Vessel for Marine

$22,000

Ocean Shores Country Club Ltd

Shade cloth replacement and seating

$21,167

One Vision Productions Pty Ltd

Mobile Hub for First Nations Youth

$68,800

Byron Environment Centre Inc

Repair and restoration of boardwalk at Cumbebin Wetlands

$21,555

Queer Family Inc

Community transport for geographically isolated people, as well as young, vulnerable and disabled people to essential programs

$30,000

Mullumbimby Ex-Services Club Ltd

Shade and scoreboard restoration

$17,798

Ballina Masonic Centre Incorporated

Solar battery installation.

$57,968

OzFish Unlimited Limited

Fish habitat restoration trailer

$12,200

BAY FM COMMUNITY RADIO INC

Upgrade of Studio 2

$21,198

Fripp Oval Sports Club Inc

Amenities block refurbishment

$17,600

Alstonville Tennis Club Inc

Accessibility improvement

$19,400

Suffolk Park Tennis Courts

Shade and Seating

$16,984

Brunswick Byron Netball Association Incorporated

PA system

$14,131

NSW RFSA on behalf of Main Arm Rural Fire Brigade

Equipment for new fire station

$19,500

The Corporate Trustees of the Diocese of Grafton

Accessible pathways for the community

$10,000

Bangalow Public School Parents and Citizens Association

Shade sails for the playground area

$30,000

BRUNSWICK HEADS PUBLIC SCHOOL P & C ASSOCIATION

Native edible garden and outdoor kitchen

$16,775