Funding approved for community projects

Published on 16 September 2024

Over $147,000 in funding has been awarded to community groups from the first round of Council’s Community Assistance Fund for 2024/25.

At Monday’s Council meeting, Councillors approved $110,296 in matched funding to groups across the shire for projects over $3,000 including new lawnmowers, roofing, engineering investigation, cricket nets and more.

Mayor, Cr Ian Smith said the Community Assistance Fund was a major way of supporting community groups with their projects.

“The purpose of this fund is to help clubs and groups improve their facilities, acquire new equipment, or launch programs and initiatives that provide significant benefits to the broader community – this list exemplifies that perfectly,” said Cr Smith.

“This fund is one of the best things we do as a Council, and it’s been great to see so many applications for worthy projects and facilities,” he said.

“This funding encourages self-determination amongst groups and creates collaborative partnerships with Council that help build resilient communities.”

“We very much look forward to seeing these projects come to life and congratulate all the latest funding recipients.”

Cr Smith said another $37,553 had been awarded in the Under $3,000 category.

He said these projects included a kitchen equipment upgrade for the Koroit Scout Hall, tennis nets and softfall for Laang’s Recreation Reserve and new bench seating for the Mortlake Bowls Club.