$52,324.42 has been secured for Glen Innes Karinya Association under the New South Wales Government’s Active Regional Communities Package.
The funding will be directed to installing a secure boundary fence around the new units and cottages that are currently under construction and work will also be completed to ensure that uneven pathways within Karinya will be made safe.
Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan said the project will make life safer and more comfortable for residents, who can remain independent living on site.
“Karinya is huge asset for Glen Innes, and this funding will be used to make the facility even better,” Mr Moylan said.
“More than 140 people have called Karinya home over the past 50 years, providing one-bedroom units for people aged over 65 years and not ready for supported aged care.”
The service is provided by hard working volunteers, so this funding will go a long way to helping their efforts to support residents, Mr Moylan said.
“The facility was developed by the Glen Innes community for the Glen Innes community,” Mr Moylan said.
“The new units and cottages that are currently under construction will expand the site to nearly 30, along with two cottages and a recreation room for get-togethers.”
Glen Innes Karinya Association president John Lee said it was the first State Government funding for the facility since Richard Torbay was the Member for Northern Tablelands.
“It’s been a long time we’re so overwhelmed, we thank Brendan for his help with getting this grant for Karinya,” Mr Lee said.
“Parts of the pathway near four of the units have been moved by black mud underneath so we need to get that fixed for residents, especially those with walkers.”