General News
25 June, 2025
Goin’ to Gil Weekend secures ‘Streets of Colour’ funding
A dozen western regional councils have won over $3.6 million thanks to the NSW government’s renewed $14.65 million Open Streets 2025-28 Program, which supports councils to temporarily close streets to create places for people.
Across the region’s electorates the following councils have secured funding:
• Gilgandra Shire Council, Streets of Colour at Goin’ to Gil Weekend, $350,000.
• Narromine Shire Council, Dolly Parton Festival, $158,182.26.
• Warrumbungle Shire Council, Warrumbungle Bloomfest, $350,000.
• Coonamble Shire Council, Vision Splendid Coonamble, $350,000.
The Open Streets Program is part of the government’s wider agenda to address cost-of-living and build better, more vibrant communities across NSW. The program highlights the government’s agenda of getting NSW back to its best by supporting events, cutting red tape, boosting local economies, creating safe and vibrant spaces, and stimulating nightlife activity.
Duty MLC for Bathurst, Stephen Lawrence said “we live in the best state in the world – people deserve to get out and about in their own communities and have a good time in a cost-friendly way”.
“The last round of spectacular Open Streets events across NSW attracted over a million people – supporting local jobs, businesses and economies.
“I can’t wait to see our regional cities and towns activate this crucial funding to deliver free, safe and fun public spaces for their communities.”
