Funding awarded to community groups
Published on 30 April 2024
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
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Organisation
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Project
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Funding allocated
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Warrnambool Field & Game Inc
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Grader blade for tractor to maintain fire breaks and tracks
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$4,345
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Nirranda Football Netball Club
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Strategic planning
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$2,500
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Framlingham Recreation Reserve
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Roof replacement to stop leaks
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$15,000
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Port Fairy Cricket Club
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Mower replacement
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$15,000
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Woorndoo Recreation Reserve
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Resurfacing of two deteriorated courts
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$15,000
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TOTAL:
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$51,845
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Applications under $3,000
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Organisation
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Project
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Funding allocated
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Port Fairy Coastal Group
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Surveying equipment replacement
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$1,632
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South West Sheepdog Club
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PA system
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$2,962
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Orford Recreational Reserve and Public Hall Reserve
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Supper room painting
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$2,718
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Lake Cartcarrong Committee Inc
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Health audit of flora and fauna refuge
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$2,539
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Port Fairy Heritage Boats Inc
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Apparel upgrade for organisation crews
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$2,668
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Country Fire Authority District 5
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Tables & chairs for St Helens fire brigade
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$1,121
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Panmure Action Group
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Laptop and printer purchase for community newsletter and administration
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$3,000
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Cooramook Recreation Reserve
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Cooramook school site recognition signage
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$770
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The Crystal Lee Foundation
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Weatherproof racks, vacuum, garden shed
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$2,958
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Mortlake & District Historical Society
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New computer, software, and printer
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$2,718
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Mailors Flat Tennis Club
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Replace shade sail
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$1,882
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Great South Coast Eventing Association
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Spiral ground pins for cross-country jumps
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$2,499
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Hawkesdale Racecourse Reserve Inc
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Clubhouse and jockey room interior renovations
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$2,900
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Hopkins Falls Landcare Group
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Working bee equipment including blower, wheelbarrow, mulch and hand shovel
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$1,010
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Koroit & District Basketball Assoc
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Bench seating for players, ball racks
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$2,939
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TOTAL:
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$34,315
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