THE Nationals candidate for Parkes, Jamie Chaffey, and Nationals deputy leader, Senator Perin Davey, have announced a future Coalition Government will provide funding to upgrade facilities at the Nyngan Showground and the Bogan Shire Early Learning Centre.

Mr Chaffey said if he’s elected, and The Nationals help form government at the forthcoming election, $90,000 will be provided to refurbish infrastructure at the Nyngan Showground such as the cattle yards and wool pavilion.

The funding will also be used to construct a new toilet block.

“These upgrades will assist the Nyngan Show Society host the Nyngan Show, while also provide a greater capacity for other events and organisations who use the showground such as the Nyngan AgExpo,” Mr Chaffey said.

The Nyngan Show Society and other showground user groups are run by dedicated volunteers, and the showground is a vital asset to the Nyngan community.

Mr Chaffey is pleased that a future Coalition Government will also provide $60,000 to the Bogan Shire Early Learning Centre to install a shade sail over the centre’s car park.

Funding for the recent expansion to the centre increased the car park capacity, but didn’t cover the cost of shade for the parking area.

“As locals will tell you, Nyngan can easily reach temperatures of 35-plus, allowing a parked vehicle to reach close to 45 degrees in 10 mins. This leaves parents and their children exposed to the sun, making this an important safety improvement for the centre,” Mr Chaffey said.

Bogan Shire Council is also contributing $10,000 for the showground and $10,000 for the early learning centre upgrades, bringing the total combined investment to $170,000 for the Nyngan community.

(from left) Cr Judy Elias, Rodney Rodd, Michael Kennedy, Cr Richard Bootle, Jamie Chaffey, mayor Glen Neill, Senator Perin Davey, General Manager Derek Francis and Director Engineering Services Grayden Curry.

Bogan Shire Council mayor, Glen Neill, said Bogan Shire welcomes funding in any area.

“Our showground for many years has been renowned for one of the best in western New South Wales, and any upgrades and improvements to infrastructure can only be of benefit to upholding the standard of the facility for all showground users and the community,” Cr Neill said.

“The addition of the parking area shade at the ELC will be a much-appreciated safety priority for children, families and staff who attend.

“I would like to thank Jamie Chaffey and the Nationals for the support of the future for the Bogan Shire and endeavouring to make improvements in western New South Wales,” he said.

Senator Perin Davey said the funding demonstrates The Nationals’ strong focus on delivering for regional communities.

“These infrastructure investments in Nyngan represent our commitment to ensuring regional families have access to safe, modern amenities that support both agricultural traditions and early childhood development,” Ms Davey said.

“I commend Jamie Chaffey for his advocacy, and the Bogan Shire Council for their financial commitment to these important projects.”

This commitment comes on the back of recent pledges of $700,000 for Gwydir Day Care in Moree and $87,321 for Mungindi Childcare.