Mayor John Dal Broi was joined by NSW Upperhouse parliamentarian Wes Fang, as well as deputy mayor Christine Stead, Councillor Rina Mercuri, council staff and the projects' builders to open a new stage at the Community Gardens, an amenities block at Jubilee Oval and the Community Centre building.

All three projects were primarily funded by the state government with its Stronger Country Communities Fund, with the Commonwealth contributing to the Jubilee Oval amenities block.

"What we've been able to do with the Stronger Country Communities funding throughout regional NSW has been really important for not just Griffith but across the state, and it's about getting our fair share," Mr Fang said.

Councillor Dal Broi said in the case of the Jubilee Oval amenities block the co-operation between the local, state and federal government had key in delivering the project.

"We got $878,000 from the Stronger Country Communities program round two, $160,000 from the federal government, local roads and community infrastructure round two, and $620,000 from Griffith City Council," Cr Dal Broi said.

"If we didn't have that co-contribution, would we have this sort of facility? Perhaps not."

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One of Griffith's many volunteers Marilyn Hams, who can be found working in the canteen when her children, grandchildren or great grandchildren are playing said the new amenities block was "wonderful".

"The dressing rooms weren't big enough when a big club from Wagga or Temora visited," she said.

"The volunteers we have now will really appreciate it."

In addition to funding from Griffith City Council and the state government, around $50,000 from the old La Festa committee was earmarked for the stage.

Committee member John Farronato said the group wanted to continue to foster artistic and cultural performers in Griffith and contributing to a facility to host events would be a worthy legacy.

"The former La Festa committee was supported by council over the years, with both monetary and non-monetary resources, therefore we're satisfied to give money to council to develop this facility," Mr Farronato said.

The late Stuart McWilliam also contributed $100,000 to the stage and Cr Dal Broi suggested that naming the stage after him in recognition of that donation and other philanthropic efforts should be considered.

Griffith Community Centre's chairwoman Val Woodland said it was important for people to have a sense of belonging.

"I believe that our Community Centre has always been the soul of our town, and this will certainly continue, bigger and brighter in this fantastic new building," Mrs Woodland said.

"We are excited to have a modern and comfortable building with space to be as creative and community-minded as our vision, and our funding, will allow.

"I know that over the past 12 years there have been many people who've advocated for, and contributed to securing the funding and developing the concept of this building and I would like to acknowledge their vision, their dedication and their contribution."

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