Member for Eastern Victoria Tom McIntosh today announced 13 groups in South Gippsland would be funded through the first round of the $20 million Tiny Towns Fund.
From community halls to local sporting club upgrades, the fund is strengthening community connections and encouraging more visitors to all corners of Victoria.
Friends of Coal Creek will receive $50,000 as part of the fund, to go towards repairs and replacement of the train carrier roof on the historical site. Meeniyan Dumbalk United Football Netball Club will also receive $50,000 – for netball court upgrades.
The program’s first round is bringing to life more than 200 projects across our smallest regional and outer metropolitan towns, each with fewer than 5,000 residents. The successful projects celebrate each community’s local spirit and will drive visitation to these vibrant towns.
Other successful applicants include the Strzelecki Public Hall Inc, with $44,676 allocated for restumping and internal flooring, and Loch Memorial Reserve which will receive $41,245 for a new playground.
From local hall upgrades to sports club renovations, community and non-profit groups and councils are eligible for grants of up to $50,000 to get these community-driven projects off the ground.
The Labor Government’s Tiny Towns Fund is just one of the ways we’re creating stronger communities, more tourism opportunities and backing more local jobs, with our $25 million Council Support Package also helping get shovel-ready projects off the ground in our regional cities and surrounding towns.
The fund is a part of the Labor Government’s record $45 billion investment since 2014 in projects and programs that support regional and rural Victoria to be an even better place to live, work, stay and play.
Our investments mean more locals have jobs close to home, more communities have the infrastructure they need to thrive, and more visitors can experience everything our regions have to offer.
For more information visit rdv.vic.gov.au/tinytownsfund or suburbandevelopment.vic.gov.au/grants/tiny-towns-fund.
Quote attributable to Minister for Regional Development Gayle Tierney
“We’re helping our tiniest towns reach their full potential with so many community-driven projects that will upgrade local facilities and encourage more visitors to Victoria’s vibrant regions.”
Quotes attributable to Member for Eastern Victoria Tom McIntosh
“I was really pleased to visit a few of the successful projects today, to hear firsthand what the funding will mean for them.”
“The Tiny Towns fund means even the smallest communities get support for things like footy club upgrades, and local hall improvements.”
