New shot put circles at West Gosford’s Adcock Park, a music program for people with a disability and the Gosford Language Festival are just some of the 97 successful community initiatives awarded around $375,000 as part of Central Coast Council’s latest grant programs.

Council’s Administrator Ian Reynolds congratulated the successful recipients at a special celebration last night.

“The variety of community-oriented projects that this latest funding will help local groups, associations and other organisations deliver for the Central Coast is truly remarkable,” Mr Reynolds said.

“From upgrades at Wyoming’s Youth Skills Centre and Somersby’s School of the Arts Hall, through to resurfacing the tennis court at Empire Bay and a bushfire preparation event in Mangrove Mountain, these initiatives will improve the lives and wellbeing of our residents and visitors.

“We know that community groups are the heart and soul of the region, which is why our grant programs give us a great chance to develop partnerships that provide real social, economic and other benefits,” he said.

The latest grants cover a number of council’s key funding program areas including community development and facilities, heritage, recreation, and Indigenous culture.

“Last night it was very pleasing to see so many local community groups come together to celebrate their successful grants as well as share ideas and form valuable networks that I’m sure will lead to even more opportunities and initiatives,” Mr Reynolds added.

“But for now, I’m especially looking forward to seeing these latest 97 projects and initiatives come to fruition.”