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# Lake Inverell Enhancement Project

> Inverell Shire Council received $550,226 from Growing Regions Round 2 for this project in Inverell, New South Wales.

## Project facts

| Fact | Detail |
| --- | --- |
| Applicant | Inverell Shire Council |
| Applicant type | Council |
| Round | R2: Growing Regions Round 2 |
| Location | Inverell |
| State | New South Wales |
| Commonwealth funding approved | $550,226 |
| Project type | Parks and open space |
| Source | [Growing Regions Program Round 2 funded projects (September 2025), page 4](https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/growing-regions-program-round-2-funded-projects-september-2025.pdf#page=4) |

## What is the project?

The department's Round 2 funded projects list describes it this way:

> The project will enhance recreation infrastructure at Lake Inverell Reserve, including the construction of a shelter and BBQ area, seating, an elevated viewing platform with picnic area and all-abilities access for fishing with ramped platforms, and new shared recreation pathway loops and solar lighting to enhance capacity and safety.

Applicant, location, state and funding are also from that list ([page 4](https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/growing-regions-program-round-2-funded-projects-september-2025.pdf#page=4)).



## Similar funded projects

- [ANZAC Park Playground Upgrade](https://growingregions.com.au/funded-projects/anzac-park-playground-upgrade/), Glen Innes NSW: $600,000
- [Reinvigorating Our Riverfront - Creating Places for Everyone](https://growingregions.com.au/funded-projects/swan-hill-reinvigorating-our-riverfront/), Swan Hill VIC: $5,076,157
- [Whyalla Beach Splash & Play Plaza](https://growingregions.com.au/funded-projects/whyalla-beach-splash-and-play-plaza/), Whyalla SA: $3,141,443

## Planning something similar for Round 3?

Round 3 is expected to fund $250,000 to $15 million per project. If you have a similar project in mind, we can help you get the quotes, designs and evidence together before the guidelines are released.

Checked on 30 October 2026.

## Sources

- [Growing Regions Program Round 2 funded projects (September 2025)](https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/growing-regions-program-round-2-funded-projects-september-2025.pdf) (infrastructure.gov.au)

## Related pages

- [ANZAC Park Playground Upgrade](https://growingregions.com.au/funded-projects/anzac-park-playground-upgrade.md)
- [Reinvigorating Our Riverfront - Creating Places for Everyone](https://growingregions.com.au/funded-projects/swan-hill-reinvigorating-our-riverfront.md)
- [Whyalla Beach Splash & Play Plaza](https://growingregions.com.au/funded-projects/whyalla-beach-splash-and-play-plaza.md)

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