Funding awarded to community groups.

Published on 30 April 2024

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Over $86,000 in funding has been awarded to community groups from Round 2 of Council’s Community Assistance Fund.

At Tuesday’s Council meeting, Councillors approved $51,845 in matched funding to groups across the shire for projects over $3,000 including roofing, strategic planning, and court resurfacing.

Mayor, Cr Ian Smith said the fund supports community facilities, acquisition of equipment and assistance toward community programs and initiatives.

“It’s so important to support groups, clubs and organisations to make improvements on community facilities, assets and programs,” said Cr Smith.

“Combined with the first round of funding, over the year we have provided $226,500 to groups right across Moyne Shire for a wide range of projects and equipment,” he said.

“This funding encourages a self-help culture amongst groups and creates collaborative partnerships with Council that help build stronger communities.

“We very much look forward to seeing these projects come to life and congratulate all the latest funding recipients.” Cr Smith said $34,315 had been awarded in the Under $3,000 category, which were signed off by the Acting CEO.

He said these projects included a replacement shade sail for Mailors Flat Tennis Club, supper room painting of the Orford Hall and new computer hardware and software for the Mortlake & District Historical Society.

Applications over $3,000

Organisation

Project

Funding allocated

Warrnambool Field & Game Inc

Grader blade for tractor to maintain fire breaks and tracks

$4,345

Nirranda Football Netball Club

Strategic planning

$2,500

Framlingham Recreation Reserve

Roof replacement to stop leaks

$15,000

Port Fairy Cricket Club

Mower replacement

$15,000

Woorndoo Recreation Reserve

Resurfacing of two deteriorated courts

$15,000

TOTAL:

$51,845

 

Applications under $3,000

Organisation

Project

Funding allocated

Port Fairy Coastal Group

Surveying equipment replacement

$1,632

South West Sheepdog Club

PA system

$2,962

Orford Recreational Reserve and Public Hall Reserve

Supper room painting

$2,718

Lake Cartcarrong Committee Inc

Health audit of flora and fauna refuge

$2,539

Port Fairy Heritage Boats Inc

Apparel upgrade for organisation crews

$2,668

Country Fire Authority District 5

Tables & chairs for St Helens fire brigade

$1,121

Panmure Action Group

Laptop and printer purchase for community newsletter and administration

$3,000

Cooramook Recreation Reserve

Cooramook school site recognition signage

$770

The Crystal Lee Foundation

Weatherproof racks, vacuum, garden shed

$2,958

Mortlake & District Historical Society

New computer, software, and printer

$2,718

Mailors Flat Tennis Club

Replace shade sail

$1,882

Great South Coast Eventing Association

Spiral ground pins for cross-country jumps

$2,499

Hawkesdale Racecourse Reserve Inc

Clubhouse and jockey room interior renovations

$2,900

Hopkins Falls Landcare Group

Working bee equipment including blower, wheelbarrow, mulch and hand shovel

$1,010

Koroit & District Basketball Assoc

Bench seating for players, ball racks

$2,939

TOTAL:

$34,315

 

 

 

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