FEDERAL Member for Lyne Alison Penfold has announced the Bulahdelah Men’s Shed as one of the recipients of funding under Round 9 of the Australian Government’s Stronger Communities Program.
The $12,000 grant will support the purchase and installation of a solar power and storage system for the new Men’s Shed facility, currently under construction on land provided by the Bulahdelah Golf Club.
“The Bulahdelah Men’s Shed made a strong funding application, and I am pleased that the work by the members and volunteers is recognised,” Ms Penfold said.
“The funding will help them move the new shed project one step closer to completion.
“This Stronger Communities Program enables local MPs to nominate projects in their electorate that deliver real social benefits.
“I want to acknowledge Dr David Gillespie, former Member for Lyne, for his role and advocacy for this Round 9 project.”
Ms Penfold also noted the Shed’s recent successful application to the Australian Government’s 2025 Volunteer Grants Program, receiving $1000 to purchase a new computer to assist with administration support.
Bulahdelah Men’s Shed President David Flynn welcomed the funding and praised the volunteers and tradespeople who have donated their time and expertise to the project.
“Every little bit of funding helps and these grants will help us to reach our goal,” Mr Flynn said.
“Without the volunteers and the trades who’ve given their time, we’d be nowhere near where we are today.”
The new shed is expected to be up and running in the near future.
By John SAHYOUN
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