A $4 million grant has been awarded to Barooga Sports Club to upgrade the Bullanginya Precinct.
It will include the relocation of the works compound and construction of group accommodation for tourism.
The club was one of eight grant recipients from the NSW Southern Basin to share in $16.3 million.
SunRice also received $1 million to upgrade sheds and roads at the Leeton distribution centre.
Other projects funded are at Ravensworth, Griffith, Leeton, Balranald, Moama and Carrathool.
The NSW Sustainable Communities Program Early Investment Round was established to “support” communities anticipated to be impacted by the Australian Government’s Voluntary Water Purchase Program, introduced last year as part of the Murray-Darling Basin Plan.
Allocation of the remaining funding to support Basin communities will be informed by consultation and feedback gathered through roundtables, stakeholder group sessions, and the NSW Government Have Your Say survey, with further details to be announced soon.
Bullanginya Dreaming was launched in 2024.
Visitors embark on a serene journey along a meandering trail nestled amidst the bushland bordering Bullanginya Lagoon, illuminated by enchanting artistic lighting designs.
Along this captivating path, they encounter towering lighting sculptures, vibrant light displays, and an immersive soundscape that enhances the experience.
The trail commences and concludes at the edge of Cobram Barooga Golf Club’s West Course, inaccessible by foot or vehicle.
As part of the admission package, guests are chauffeured via bus to the starting point and conveniently picked up from the endpoint.
The buses depart from the Golf Entertainment Precinct near the Sporties Barooga venue.
The Luna Light Journey operates every Friday and Saturday night, with additional availability during school holiday periods.
NSW Minister for Agriculture and Regional NSW Tara Moriarty said while the NSW government does not support water buybacks, it welcomes this opportunity to generate jobs, boost economic growth and help shield communities from the effects of water recovery measures, including water buybacks."
“While we don’t support water buybacks, we are determined to ensure local industries and towns have the infrastructure, equipment and opportunities they need to stay strong and competitive.
“This initial round of funding is a direct response to what we’ve heard from locals, and I congratulate the successful applicants for stepping forward with projects that will protect livelihoods and build long-term resilience.
“This is just the beginning, with further support to follow across the New South Wales Basin to ensure that the impacts of the Federal Government’s water purchasing is offset across exposed communities.”
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