A $2.5 million skate and recreation hub which could bring competitions and shows to Albury is one step closer to fruition after the state government pledged more than $600,000 toward the project.
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Across southern NSW, 27 projects will share in $5 million of state government funding under the stronger region's fund.
Albury deputy major and general practitioner Amanda Cohn said the current skate park was in desperate need of a face lift.
She said providing high quality facilities for young people was important and would benefit the whole community.
"We know skate parks are a important social hub for young people and are a space to get outside, meet where it doesn't cost much money," she said.
Last April, Albury Council voted to spend $180,000 to commission detailed designs of the park, which Cr Cohn said were very well received.
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The proposed skate park will consist of two covered bowls, an extensive street skating section, a half basketball court and a fitness or parkour area.
Cr Cohn said the new skate park would draw visitors to the region and enable Albury to host skating events.
"People are really excited it's a big change in that space but it will be a leading regional facility that hopefully will benefit people out of town as well," she said.
"Skateboarding competitions and shows do exists and we've been told the previous facilities are not in good enough shape to attract them but with an up to date regional facility we could look at hosting major events."
Albury council applied for $927,000 in funding from the state government's stronger communities fund and received $636,511.
Cr Cohn said council would discuss whether it would apply for further grants or make up the shortfall in the upcoming budget.
She said if council agreed funding the project was a priority, construction could begin in the next financial year.
"[The grant] means the project is more likely to go ahead sooner," she said.
"Albury Council only have limited funds and we need to prioritise, having that boost from the state government means it's easier for us to get straight on with the job.
"We've heard loud and clear that young people and the skating community really want this to happen and it's really exciting we're one step closer."
Under the stronger region's fund, Henty will receive $230,794 towards new netball courts, Holbrook will receive $131,697 towards upgrading its courts and landscaping and $63,729 has been allocated to the resurfacing of Jindera netball courts.
Just over $559,000 has been allocated to Federation Council to build the Mulwala all abilities playground, while both Urana and Rand bowling clubs received money towards upgrades.
Money was also allocated to help teenagers in Greater Hume become resilient adults and assist torture and trauma survivors.
Member for Albury Justin Clancy said the funding would provide much needed upgrades to facilities and assist in establishing new youth projects and programs.