MINING RESOURCES BOOSTING OUR REGIONS

Mining communities across regional NSW are set to benefit from increased funding with applications soon opening for Resources for Regions Round Nine, to pave the way for new projects that will improve local amenities and infrastructure.

Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole said the $140 million in Round Nine will deliver even more projects that make a difference to mining communities and allow them to share in the prosperity that mining delivers.

“Resources for Regions is about giving back to these mining communities that contribute so much to the NSW economy by making them even better places to live,” Mr Toole said.

“The mining and resources sector is the backbone of many regional communities and this $140 million will fund projects and programs, such as beautifying main streets or upgrading critical road infrastructure, which ensure our mining communities remain great places for people to live, work and raise a family in.

Since its inception in 2012, the Resources for Regions program has delivered 242 projects worth $420 million to the State’s mining communities.

“I’m thrilled to announce this funding towards Round Nine of the program, which will see continued support delivered to communities, and reaffirming the NSW Government’s commitment to our mining communities,” Mr Toole said.

Resources for Regions is part of the $3.3 billion Regional Growth Fund, designed to support growing regional centres, activate local economies and improve services and community infrastructure for regional communities.

Applications for Resources for Regions Round Nine open on 12 August 2022 and
close on 30 September 2022.
Further information about Round Nine, including program guidelines and eligibility
criteria will be available when applications open at:
www.nsw.gov.au/resourcesforeregions