Almost half of the $2,178,645 will go towards a pair of undertakings in Cumnock: rejuvenating the village’s recreation precinct and extending the showground pavilion.

Six other projects in Molong, Canowindra and Cudal were granted between $132,000 and $228,819 in state funds.

Cr Beatty said the funding would have a big impact on the shire’s growth.

“In Cumnock’s case, this funding will provide outstanding community and sporting facilities not only for today’s residents, but generations to come.”

Cr Beatty congratulated the community organisations that submitted successful projects and urged those who were unsuccessful to continue to liaise with the council to source alternative funding.

Where the money will go:

NSW Parliamentary Secretary for Western NSW Rick Colless said the funds were “about bolstering our country areas and ensuring they continue to grow and contribute to our state”.

“Under this initiative projects range from small to large, and each one is as important as the other,” he said.

There have been 22 projects in the Orange electorate funded by more than $5.7 million under the Stronger Country Communities program.

Member for Orange Philip Donato was not present at the announcement.