Member for Maitland, Jenny Aitchison MP has secured $400,000 in funding for 20 projects through the NSW Government’s 2022 Community Building Partnership Program.

The State Government funds will deliver much-needed improvements to local facilities that will benefit a wide range of organisations across the community.

“This grassroots funding will directly help create a more vibrant and inclusive local community with positive outcomes for sporting organisations, community groups, children and families and charitable organisations,” Ms Aitchison said.

“I congratulate all the organisations that were successful in their application and look forward to seeing how these projects make a real difference for community groups in the area.”

“To all of Maitland’s applicants I say a big thank you for taking the time to nominate your project in what has been an extremely challenging year for many organisations. There was a strong field of projects submitted and I look forward to seeing our community’s nominations in 2023.”  

The full list of successful projects in the Maitland electorate for the 2022 round are:

• Millers Forest Progress Association Inc. – Refurbishment and upgrade for male toilets Millers Forest Community Hall - $13,554
• Rotary Club of Maitland Sunrise Inc. – Rotary BBQ trailer - $20,000
• Lochinvar Public School P&C Assoc Inc. – Purchase of a ride-on mower - $10,205
• Maitland Croquet Club Inc. - Upgrade and safety improvements of croquet lawn drainage system - $11,750
• Maitland Bridge Club Inc. – Maitland Bridge Club energy self-sufficiency - $23,249
• Maitland Football Club – Purchase of a new Husqvarna MZ48 ride-on mower - $10,169
• Maitland Musical Society – Purchase of sound equipment - $11,700
• Maitland Eastside Congregations, East Maitland Uniting Church – Kitchen Upgrade - $14,440
• City United District Cricket Club – Upgrade curating equipment - $26,000
• National Trust of Australia (NSW) – Virtual access to Museum and complete kitchen upgrade Brough House - $6,332
• Tenambit Morpeth District Cricket Club Inc. – Tenambit Sports Field new cricket wicket roller - $28,000
• Maitland and Beyond Family History – Making More Room - $5,931
• Girl Guides Association (NSW) – Maitland Carpet Replacement $12,668
• Maitland Hocket Turf Association – Ride of turf cleaner - $55,000
• Tenambit Sharks FC Inc. – Fully monitored publicly accessible defibrillator project - $5,990
• NSW RFSA on behalf of Maitland Vale/Luskintyre Rural Fire Brigade – Cement Pad Extension and lockers - $17,340
• Maitland Tenambit BMX club – Pro Gate – $46,000
• 10 Class Locomotives Ltd. – Refurbishment of 10 Class Steam Locomotive – Number 18 - $14,645
• Northern Suburbs Maitland Cricket Club Inc. – Lorn Park Oval Digital Scoreboard - $55,000
• Police Citizens Youth Clubs NSW Ltd. – PCYC Maitland bathroom upgrade (painting and lights) - $12,000

The Community Building Partnership program has funded more than 18,000 community projects since it commenced in 2009.

In 2023, there will again be $400,000 to allocate in each electorate. Applications for the 2023 Program open in May 2023.

For more information about the NSW Government’s Community Building Partnership Program, visit www.nsw.gov.au/cbp