The funding has been made available under the NSW Government’s 2013/14 Public Reserves Management Fund (PRMF) Supplementary Showgrounds Round.

Mr Barilaro presented Palerang Mayor Peter Harrison and Palerang Council General Manager Peter Bascomb with the $49,400 cheque last Thursday.

Mr Barilaro said he’s pleased that this region will share in almost $700,000 that has been awarded to showgrounds under this round of the PRMF program.

“The Monaro electorate’s public reserves have already benefited well from last year’s generous PRMF program, with more than $180,000 worth of funds finding their way to our natural reserves, showgrounds and parklands,” Mr Barilaro said.

“This new, extra grant offered to the Braidwood Showground will be used to make much-needed improvements, including upgrading the pavilion kitchen.”

Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional Infrastructure and Services Andrew Stoner, said the NSW Liberal & Nationals Government is committed to rebuilding regional infrastructure, as demonstrated through last year’s record PRMF spend.

“The PRMF allocated $23.6 million to Crown reserves across the state, which included $2 million for iconic regional showground improvements,” Mr Stoner said.

“I am glad the additional showground funding announced today will continue to support improvements to local reserves.

“Showgrounds are wonderful assets valued by the local community and their ongoing success is vital to local sports and activities, business and tourism in regional towns.”

Ken Thomas, Vice President of the s355 Management Committee of the Braidwood Showground said “With the Braidwood Community Bank donating the grant for the painting and the new roof, together with this grant for the full renovation of the kitchen to commercial quality the Showground Pavilion can be a functional venue for the community.”