Council backs community groups to tune of $142,180

SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council gave $142,180 worth of Community Grants to community groups during round one of the program last Wednesday evening.

The Community Grants program supports community initiatives that enhance the quality of life, heritage, recreation and cultural opportunities for South Gippsland residents.

All applications were assessed under categories comprising of minor projects and equipment; celebrations, festivals and events; major projects and planning and development studies.

Council’s coordinator grants/emergency management Penni Ellicott said it was promising to see the funding being used for a range of different projects and improvements across the municipality.

“Council undertakes a competitive assessment process to ensure all applications for the Community Grants program meet the relevant criteria, benefit the community and make a positive impact,” she said.

“A number of strong applications were received this year and council is pleased to have distributed the first round of funding to the applicants so they can start to implement their proposed project or purchase necessary equipment.”

Applications for round two of the Community Grants are being accepted until March 31, 2016. Community groups or organisations wanting to submit an application for round two can apply through council’s website.

Last Wednesday’s presentation was held in the Leongatha council chamber.

Applicants successful during round one were:

• $4300 to the Prom Coast Arts Council Inc. for the Asanti African Drum and Dance Project;
• $2500 to the Fish Creek Community Garden for a self-sufficient watering system;
• $10,000 to the Leongatha Lyric Theatre Inc. for the stage two theatre seating upgrade;
• $9000 to the Leongatha Cricket Club Turf Committee for stage two of the major surface upgrade to the Leongatha Recreation Reserve main oval;
• $4500 to the Nerrena Landcare Group for the Black Spur Creek Wetlands Consultation and Planning Project;
• $5000 to the Southern Business Women’s Network Inc. for A Day of Inspiration – Grow, Educate, Connect event;
• $5000 to the St. Paul’s Catholic Social Club Inc. for the Mirboo North Italian Festa;
• $5000 to the Walter J Truck Reserve for the removal of trees;
• $1500 to the Foster Football Netball Club for an information technology upgrade;
• $4000 to the Foster Showground committee of management for a ride-on mower;
• $7000 to the Foster War Memorial Arts Centre committee of management for the covered area to the rear of the existing hall;
• $1800 to the Foster Cricket Club for the installation of hot water to the clubrooms;
• $10,000 to the Arthur Sutherland Recreation Reserve Committee of Management for the Welshpool Recreation Reserve kitchen upgrade;
• $10,000 to the Toora Netball Club Inc. for a new playground;
• $10,000 to the Toora Recreation Reserve committee of management for a new machinery shed;
• $5000 to the Tarwin Lower and District Bowls Club for the Tarwin Bowls Club Goes Green project;
• $3300 to the Venus Bay Community Centre Inc. for the garden and ground improvement project;
• $2000 to the Venus Bay Lifesaving Club for a jet ski;
• $9580 to the Milpara Community House Inc. for the Korumburra Skate Park planning project;
• $5000 to the Meeniyan Tourism and Traders Association for the Gippsland Garlic Festival;
• $1200 to the South Gippsland Singers Inc. for a new keyboard;
• $2000 to the Korumburra Botanic Park advisory committee for the construction of a carpark;
• $5000 to the Korumburra Gun Club for the retrofit of the club’s kitchen;
• $7500 to the Kongwak Public Hall Inc. for the hall electrical upgrade;
• $7000 to the Nyora Recreation Reserve committee for the master plan review; and
• $5000 to the Outtrim-Moyarra-Kongwak Cricket Club for the master plan review.
  

  Stage show: Leongatha Lyric Theatre’s Mike Street and Bernadette Grainger were pleased to receive $10,000 from Cr Nigel Hutchinson-Brooks to upgrade seating at Mesley Hall, Leongatha.

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