At least $100 thousand will be allocated to the Hunter Valley Wine and Tourism Alliance, after the sector lost roughly $122 million in the wake of the fires.
The remainder of the funds will go towards a range of projects aimed at getting Singleton's visitor economy back on its feet, as well as upgrades to infrastructure and subsidies for rate payers.
Council’s General Manager, Jason Linnane, said the funding allows the region to get back to rebuilding following the disaster.
"We know that getting this grant funding on the ground is absolutely vital for our community’s capacity to recover from these devastating bushfires,” he said.
“That’s why Singleton Council has decided on a course of action that will most benefit our community. This funding will dramatically increase Council’s ability to deliver timely projects to support local business and industry recovery, community resilience and overall well-being.”
Singleton Council says it will continue to push for more recovery funding to assist in the ongoing rebuild effort.
Council’s funding allocation from the National Bushfire Recovery Agency grant in Singleton is as follows:
Organisation/ project description
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Funding allocation
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Hunter Valley Wine and Tourism Alliance - Destination Marketing Program
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$100,000
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Broke Fordwich Wine Tourism Association – Tourism Marketing Program
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$50,000
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The Brokenback Trail Association Incorporated – Around Hermitage Tourism Marketing Program
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$50,000
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Singleton Chamber of Commerce and other stakeholders – Economic Development Programs
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$125,000
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Singleton Council – Social Work Programs in partnership with local community organisations
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$125,000
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Singleton Council – Paynes Crossing Bridge replacement in
conjunction with Cessnock City Council
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$200,000
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Ratepayer assistance subsidy towards rates for affected properties in line with Council’s adopted Hardship Policy
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$180,000
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Hunter Valley District NSW Rural Fire Service – Support and asset provision/management
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$100,000
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Singleton Council – Investigation and design for replacement of Putty Valley Road Bridge/Culvert
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$70,000
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Singleton Council and Non-Council Managed Community Facilities upgrades
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$225,000
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