Emergency service providers across East Gippsland, including CFA, SES, Life Saving Victoria, and Marine Search and Rescue have received substantial funding to support their ongoing service to the local community as part of the Victorian Emergency Services Equipment Program (VESEP) grants, which provides funding for these groups to purchase essential operational equipment, vehicles and appliances and minor facility improvements.
Minister for Emergency Services Jaclyn Symes announced the 2023-24 VESEP grant recipients that will share in almost $15 million to purchase equipment and enhance emergency response capability to ensure community safety.
Cann Valley CFA will use their $255,000 in VESEP funding to purchase a brand-new light tanker, which will allow them to better assist their community during an emergency. Sarsfield CFA will be extending their current station with $100,000 in assistance through the fund.
Surf Life Saving Lakes Entrance will be acquiring a new Hilux 4x4 to assist in beach rescue operations, thanks to $45,481 in funding, while the Paynesville Coast Guard are receiving $20,629 to purchase thermal imaging and low light HD camera equipment.
Since 2015 the Allan Labor Government has provided $123 million in VESEP grants, ensuring volunteer groups throughout the state have the resources, equipment and facilities they need to continue their vital work supporting local communities.
Through this round of grants, CFA brigades have received more than $10.8 million, Victoria State Emergency Service units received more than $2.4 million, Life Saving Victoria’s surf lifesaving clubs received more than $850,000 and Marine Search and Rescue crews received more than $350,000.
These service providers are just some of the 233 applicants to receive a grant as part of the 2023-24 program. For a full list of all recipients in East Gippsland, see the table below.
For more information or to view the full list of grant recipients, visit emv.vic.gov.au/vesep.
Quotes attributable to Member for Eastern Victoria Tom McIntosh
“Emergency service volunteers work incredibly hard and put their lives on the line to keep us safe, and they deserve the best equipment and facilities possible.”
“Congratulations to all the groups receiving grants. We are all so grateful for the work you do to protect our communities.”
Groups in East Gippsland Receiving Funding
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Agency
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Name
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Project Description
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Funding Amount
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CFA
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Bairnsdale
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Field Command Vehicle - XLT
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$65,334
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CFA
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Cann Valley
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Light Tanker
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$255,000
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CFA
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Kalimna West
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Thermal Imaging Camera
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$2,256
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CFA
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Mallacoota
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Extension to change rooms
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$100,000
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CFA
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Mount Delegate
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Field Command Vehicle - XLT
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$78,000
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CFA
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Mount Taylor
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Field Command Vehicle - XLT
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$65,334
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CFA
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Sarsfield
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Station Extension
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$100,000
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CFA
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Tambo
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AV Equipment
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$2,971
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VICSES
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Tambo Valley
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Trailer replacement
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$6,700.70
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LSV
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Mallacoota Surf Life Saving Club Inc.
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Thundercat Inflatable Gen III Rescue Craft, Tohatsu 25HP Outboard Motor with Stainless Steel Propeller, propeller Guard-Propell SF inc. freight & fitting, PSP Surf Rescue Kit, freight, fitting & Run & Test In Tank, Thundercat Marine Up/Down Kill Switch, Fuel Cell-Wilsco 20lt Triangular Fuel Cell inc. complete fuel line
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$14,547
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LSV
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Surf Life Saving Lakes Entrance Inc.
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Hilux 4x4 SR 2.8L T Diesel Automatic Double Cab with SLS extras, 2x Tohatsu 25HP Outboard Engine with guard and SLS kit
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$45,481
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MSAR
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Gippsland Squadron (AVCGA)
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6 iPads for Gippsland Vessels for onboard SMS
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$3,632
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MSAR
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Lakes Entrance Coast Guard
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M364C Thermal camera, Joystick control unit, Cabling etc, Installation labour
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$21,468
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MSAR
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Marlo Coast Guard
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Replace current Furuno TZT - 2 x TZT3 Furunos & installation, Radar Antenna & installation, SCX-20 NMEA Quad Antenna & installation
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$17,428
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MSAR
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Paynesville Coast Guard
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Terial M-Series M364C Thermal 640x512 30Hz 24 FoV & Colour Low Light HD Pan & Tilt Camera - NO JCU, Generic 20m CAT 6A - Double Shielded Network Cable (blue) (RJ-45 to RJ-45), rion-Tr 12/12-18A (220W) 18 Amps Continuous / 25 Amps Max. Accessories, Accessories, Travel, Labour
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$20,629
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