Administrator Tim Overall announced on Monday $9 million from the government’s stronger communities fund will be spent on 23 separate projects.

Handouts ranging from $15,000 to $1.5 million will go to various projects and improvements in Queanbeyan, Bungendore, Braidwood and Googong.

Seiffert Oval, the former home of the Canberra Raiders, will receive a significant face-lift to its ground and facilities, as well as modern lights.

While some projects were as simple but as important as new street lights and streetscape.

Mr Overall said it was rare for councils to have so much money to spend on infrastructure and he was excited for the developments.

Particularly to the netball courts in Karabar where the administrator made the announcement.

“Netball is extremely popular in Queanbeyan and the region and the upgrades to these facilities here will certainly improve the playing experience,” Mr Overall said.

State member for Monaro and deputy premier John Barilaro joined the administrator at the netball courts and congratulated the recipients of the fund.

“Other worthwhile projects to be funded include town centre improvements in Braidwood and Bungendore, upgraded community facilities in Captains Flat and work on the showground grandstand in Queanbeyan,” Mr Barilaro said.

“The NSW government’s stronger community provides councils with funding needed to kick start the delivery of priority projects that will improve community services and infrastructure.”

The full list of projects supported under the Stronger Communities Fund:

Committed in first round, various locations - $281,543

Araluen s.355 (previously committed) - $15,000

Braidwood, Bungendore and Captains Flat pools - $400,000

Town Centre Improvements for Braidwood and Bungendore - project includes landscaping, street furniture, pedestrian access and general image of both CBDs. - $500,000 for Braidwood and $500,000 for Bungendore

Rusten House, Queanbeyan restoration - $550,000

Abbeyfield Aged Accommodation, Bungendore - assist with acquisition of land, offset council fees - $500,000

Dog Park Googong - including off street parking and access to support community project on same site - $125,000

Refurbish Netball Courts Karabar - to bring the three lower courts up to current standards including surfacing, erosion control, paths and parking - $175,000

Wet Play Area, Queanbeyan Aquatic Centre - $450,000

Showground Grandstand, Queanbeyan - Restoration of grandstand roof, seating area and internal floors for safety, heritage preservation and improved events at the showground - $350,000

Seiffert Oval lights, Queanbeyan - To bring the existing light towers up to current training standards and improve player safety - $200,000

Braidwood Rec Ground Stage 2 - To improve site drainage and extension of the fields to allow additional sports and safer conditions - $300,000

Bungendore Rec Ground Stage 1 - Initial stage of the Bungendore Sporting hub, to commence the design and construction of sports fields, access and initial amenities, taking pressure off existing fields and allowing for future growth - $1,500,000

River path incl. low level foot bridge, Queanbeyan - Construction of a low level pedestrian/cycle crossing of Queanbeyan River, near Morisset Street, and connecting paths to existing shared path systems - $760,000

Streetscape improvements, commercial precinct Karabar - Extension of the public paths along Queenbar Rd, leading to Karabar shops, associated with other community projects in the area - $46,000

Queanbeyan Park central playground equipment – Replacement of outdated play equipment and soft fall surface, in Queanbeyan Park playground area with new modern and accessible equipment and safety surfacing - $250,000

Glebe Park Playground – Replacement of the existing aged play equipment and soft fall surfacing with modern equipment, tying in with other landscape improvements currently underway - $90,000

Henderson Road Recreation Area – Landscape and park furniture improvements to the playground, gym area and community facilities within Henderson Rd Park - $125,000

Queanbeyan Aquatic Centre – paint and restore domes and archway, clean, seal and improve the general appearance of the domes, former entrance arch and immediate skate park area with attention to views from Crawford and Campbell streets - $150,000

Seiffert Oval, Queanbeyan - spectator entrance improvements, removal of obsolete facilities, resurface concourse area, security fencing, water fill stations and access path - $200,000

Captains Flat beautification project – Involves landscaping, tree planting and park/playground works within Captains Flat village and immediate approaches - $100,000

Lascelles Street, Braidwood - upgrade of kerb and guttering, road pavement, underground drainage - $800,000

Queens Bridge approach enhancement from Yass Road – Landscape beautification works, leading into Queanbeyan CBD, from Yass Rd Roundabout to the Queens Bridge - $200,000

Margaret Donoghue Oval Lights Queanbeyan - Works in partnership with the sporting club to install new game standard lights to meet AFL requirements - $200,000

Braidwood Servicemen’s Club and Braidwood community facilities – contribution to water storage infrastructure - $45,000