The community group has secured an $8321 Seeds of Renewal grant to purchase a windmill which will maintain water flow at Chrissy Gollan Park.

The windmill will pump water from the nearby Cedar Party Creek to maintain the level of the Chinese garden pond and keep the water clean.

Funded by ANZ and independently administered by the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal, Seeds of Renewal supports projects that contribute to the long-term growth and sustainability of small rural communities with a population of 15,000 or less.

Bill Kneipp from WAG said the group was thankful to receive the grant.

“It’s a great opportunity for us to contribute to the progress of the Wingham community,” he said.

Taree ANZ branch manager Kevin Robens said WAG’s submission was impressive.

“The adjudicators look for projects that benefit the community environmentally, aesthetically or educationally,” Mr Robens said.

“This project ticked all the boxes.”

Mr Kneipp acknowledged Cr Mal Marks’ input in the project, saying the entrance project was initially his idea.

“He had the vision to create something beautiful out of something ugly,” he said.

Mr Kneipp also recognised the WAG volunteers and Greater Taree City Council for their contribution.

After the windmill is installed, the final stages of the project are to build a Chinese archway over the path and to install railings on a footbridge.