The City of Newcastle has missed out on tens of millions of dollars each year in grants from the New South Wales Government, due to inconsistent funding rules and classification.
But this could change from here on in, with a formal review following a recommendation by state parliament’s Public Accountability Committee.
It was found unacceptable that large regional cities such as Newcastle and Wollongong were excluded from major grants when complementary grants programs are designed for both metropolitan and regional areas.
For example, Newcastle City Council is not eligible for the Greater Sydney Sports Facility Fund or the Regional Sports Infrastructure Fund.