The Allan Labor Government is making the Peninsula’s tiniest towns better places to live, work, stay and play, by investing in new community-building projects through the Tiny Towns Interface Councils Fund.
Member for Eastern Victoria Tom McIntosh recently visited two of the three successful projects on the Mornington Peninsula, delivered through round 2 of the Fund.
The grants of between $5,000 and $50,000 will help local communities across Victoria flourish, and in many cases, support local workers during project development.
Mr McIntosh met with the Red Hill Scout Group to hear about its Cook, Share, Connect program, funded by $50,000 from the fund.
The Mornington Peninsula Shire will also receive $46,100 to help fund new wayfinding signage on the Red Hill Rail Trail between Red Hill and Merricks.
$9,100 has been allocated to Western Port Tourism for tourism information board installation and signage.
The fund is a part of the Labor Government’s record $45 billion investment over the past decade in projects and programs that support regional and rural Victoria.
For more information about the Tiny Towns Fund, visit https://www.suburbandevelopment.vic.gov.au/grants/tiny-towns-fund
Quotes attributable to Minister for Regional Development Jaclyn Symes
“The Tiny Towns Fund is refreshing community halls, creating new walking tracks, upgrading local sporting facilities and boosting the regional art scene, making our smallest towns are great places to live, work, stay and play.”
Quotes attributable to Member for Eastern Victoria Tom McIntosh
“I grew up in a tiny regional Victorian town, and you see just how hard volunteers work to make these such incredible places - and I'm pleased to see them supported.”
Quotes attributable to Red Hill Scout Group Leader Yvette Richardson
“This $50,000 grant will make a practical and lasting difference to our community. The Scout Hall is used by people of all ages for a wide range of activities, and the outdated kitchen has limited what we can offer.”
“A modern, functional kitchen will open the door to more events, more learning, and more opportunities for Red Hill. From Scouts earning their cooking badges to community members celebrating milestones, this space will bring people together in meaningful ways. It also supports the group’s long-term sustainability by opening up new hire opportunities.”
“This upgrade responds to a real need in Red Hill and will have benefits that extend well beyond the Scout Group.”
