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Funding to Complete Currawong's Restoration

Friday, 16 July 2021

All heritage listed accommodation cabins at Currawong Beach will be upgraded following a further financial boost by the NSW Government.

Member for Pittwater and Minister for Planning and Public Spaces Rob Stokes said an additional $1.5 million has been allocated under the NSW Government’s COVID-19 Stimulus Program, which is helping NSW navigate the pandemic by generating jobs through the upgrading of public facilities.

Financial Support for Pittwater Small Businesses and Workers

Tuesday, 13 July 2021

In light of the situation across Greater Sydney, the NSW Government and Commonwealth Government today announced an expansion of financial support for impacted workers and businesses, including those in Pittwater.

Payments to individuals:

-If you have lost 8-20hrs of work a week – currently $325, increased to $375pw from Monday

-If you have lost 20+hrs of work a week – currently $500, increased to $600pw from Monday

Venues of Concern on the Northern Beaches

Tuesday, 13 July 2021

Overnight additional locations in the northern beaches area were added as casual contact venues of concern.

To find your nearest testing clinic and for official updates, including the full list of venues, visit www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19

Sporting Boost for Newport

Thursday, 08 July 2021

Community sport has received a major boost with the NSW Government announcing a $400,000 grant for facilities at Porter Reserve, Newport.

The grant was awarded to Northern Beaches Council to support the proposed construction of new amenities at the Newport Rugby Club Clubhouse.

Member for Pittwater Rob Stokes said the clubhouse extension will include female change rooms, a unisex accessible toilet, first aid room, seating, canteen and a BBQ area.