COMMUNITY BUILDERS PROGRAM

383 Dr McFETRIDGE (Morphett) (18 February 2008). How many projects have been delivered through the Community Builders Program, what is the individual funding for each project and what is the total cost of the program?

The Hon. K.O. FOLEY (Port Adelaide—Deputy Premier, Treasurer, Minister for Industry and Trade, Minister for Federal/State Relations): The Minister for Regional Development has provided the following information:

Over the eight year period ending June 07, twenty-eight Community Builders projects involving over 700 participants have been hosted by local councils, progress associations and Regional Development Boards around the State. Four programs are currently underway.

Each successful applicant receives a project grant of $25,000.

$122,000 is budgeted for the program annually.