BY JARROD MELMETH
The NSW Government has announced $75 million for the latest round of the Resources for Regions fund.
Round eight is set to benefit 24 local government areas across NSW, with the aim to return royalties to coal mining affected communities.
Deputy Premier John Barilaro was in Singleton on Monday to announce the funding and says its about giving back to the regions that bare the brunt.
"I genuinely believe if we can continue to return more money of the royalties back into the region, it is a good outcome.
"Royalties come in different ways. This is a targeted program, but royalties come back in the form of general expenditure, through roads, schools and hospitals," Mr Barilaro said.
Singleton Mayor Sue Moore said council was already finetuning applications and is looking forward to hopefully receiving some funding for local projects.
