City of Newcastle has received another $230,000 towards its proposed new playground in Foreshore Park in the latest round of Newcastle Port Community Contribution Fund grants.
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Other grants will help restore the facade of the Victoria Theatre, expand a sailing program for people with a disability and upgrade Carrington Bowling Club.
The state government set up the annual fund after privatising the port for $1.75 billion in 2014.
The fund's rules have changed this year to cater to projects further away from the harbour.
Making Waves Foundation received the largest grant, $298,000 for sailing programs for people with physical and intellectual disabilities.
Newcastle council received $233,390 for toilets at its Livvi's Place playground, which received $500,000 in an earlier funding round.
The 146-year-old Victoria Theatre, which won a $4 million state grant last month, will receive another $121,000 to help restore its facade.
Carrington Bowling Club received $81,000 for a multi-purpose outdoor area and The Lock Up won $30,000 for its children's creative activities.
The remaining grants went to upgrading the entrance to Stockton Bowling Club ($56,500), renewing Stockton War Memorial ($40,000) and educational and artistic programs at Mayfield's Delprat Cottage ($138,000).
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