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# Boardwalks and Bird hides: Elevating Parkes Wetlands

> Parkes Shire Council received $943,738 from Growing Regions Round 1 for this project in Parkes, New South Wales. Builds boardwalks and bird hides at the Parkes wetlands to support habitat and draw more visitors.

## Project facts

| Fact | Detail |
| --- | --- |
| Applicant | Parkes Shire Council |
| Applicant type | Council |
| Round | Growing Regions Round 1 |
| Location | Parkes |
| State | New South Wales |
| Commonwealth funding approved | $943,738 |
| Project type | Trails, Tourism |

## What is the project?

Builds boardwalks and bird hides at the Parkes wetlands to support habitat and draw more visitors.

## Similar funded projects

- [Unearth Etheridge: Tourism Developments along the Savannah Way](https://growingregions.com.au/funded-projects/unearth-etheridge-savannah-way/), Georgetown, Einasleigh QLD: $8,235,000
- [Noosa Regional Trail Upgrade](https://growingregions.com.au/funded-projects/noosa-regional-trail-upgrade/), Kin Kin, Cooran, Lake Macdonald QLD: $1,640,000
- [Wiradjuri Cultural Tourism Centre and Keeping Place](https://growingregions.com.au/funded-projects/dubbo-wiradjuri-cultural-tourism-centre/), Dubbo NSW: $7,190,505

## 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 1 successful projects (Australian Government)

## Related pages

- [Unearth Etheridge: Tourism Developments along the Savannah Way](https://growingregions.com.au/funded-projects/unearth-etheridge-savannah-way.md)
- [Noosa Regional Trail Upgrade](https://growingregions.com.au/funded-projects/noosa-regional-trail-upgrade.md)
- [Wiradjuri Cultural Tourism Centre and Keeping Place](https://growingregions.com.au/funded-projects/dubbo-wiradjuri-cultural-tourism-centre.md)

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