A softer landing for players crashing out of court at basketball and the revival of a Meals on Wheels service are among eight projects sharing in the City of Coffs Harbour’s latest round of community grants.
The 2026/27 Community Infrastructure Renewal Grants program saw success for eight of the 11 applicants, with the $150,000 fund open to not-for-profits building new public facilities or refurbishing existing infrastructure on City-owned or managed land. Renewal projects are prioritised over new capital works.
City Chief Financial Officer Amy Mott said the 11 applicants had sought $409,975 in total, meaning reduced funding was recommended in many cases so more projects could be supported.
“Congratulations to all of the successful applicants who were encouraged to put forward projects which clearly deliver a strong benefit to the community,” Mayor Nikki Williams said.
Coffs Coast Meals on Wheels picked up the largest grant, $60,000, to re-establish the Sawtell Meals on Wheels service from 25 Elizabeth Street.
Other successful projects include:
Coffs Coast Tigers Football Club, $15,000, to install a solar system and battery at Polwarth Drive Soccer Fields.
Coffs Community and Volunteer Centre, $9,000, for internal painting of community and volunteer spaces at the Coffs Harbour Community Village.
Coffs Regional Community Gardens, $10,000, to refurbish the Garden Meeting Place into a camp kitchen-style facility.
Gamumbi Early Childhood Education Centre, $7,000, to replace playground fencing and relocate the emergency exit gate.
NSW Basketball Association, $17,000, to install compliant wall padding on courts one and two at Sportz Central.
Westside Tennis Club, $12,000, to upgrade an existing concrete slab into an additional pickleball court and install fencing around it at Westside Park.
Woolgoolga Art Group, $20,000, to renovate storage space, upgrade building access and replace a storage shed and rear access stairs with a ramp and safety rail at the Woolgoolga Art Gallery.
Applications were assessed by an independent panel on merit, weighed against the program’s eligibility criteria.
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