Outlying Communities Infrastructure Fund
Published on 22 February 2022
Mansfield Shire Council has awarded a total of $50,000 to three community groups: Tolmie Community Social Club, Merton Campdraft and the Goughs Bay Area Progress Association through its Outlying Communities Infrastructure Fund.
The Tolmie Community Social club was awarded $20,000 to rebuild their existing offices to create a multipurpose facility. The redeveloped facility will host the Social Club and Tolmie Sports. All-weather facilities will be available for campers and local users of the Tolmie Recreation Reserve.
The Merton Campdraft Club was awarded $20,000 to install permanent steel livestock yards, a loading race and cut out pen at the Merton Recreation Reserve. The yards and equipment will support campdrafting and other rural sporting events.
The Goughs Bay Area Progress Association was awarded $10,000 to install a 4x4 metre skillion roof shelter of the newly developed Goughs Bay Recreation Reserve.
The grant was open to community groups for projects that would build, develop or enhance local infrastructure in outlying communities. Eligible groups could apply for grants of up to $20,000 each, with the total grant pool funded by Council with a $50,000 budget.
Mayor Cr James Tehan congratulated the grant recipients and thanked all applicants.
“These projects bring long-term value and benefit to our communities. The contribution of these funds provides a foundation from which communities contribute and grow together to create infrastructure and facilities that support their unique needs,” said Cr Tehan.
“We’re very lucky, in Mansfield Shire, that our community groups are engaged and committed to improving their respective townships and localities. Thank you to everyone who took the time to apply.
“We received an incredibly high calibre of applications this year. Seven quality applications were received seeking a total of $132,000. It’s hard to make a decision between such worthwhile projects.”
Council will continue to work with applicants who did not receive funding in this round. Unsuccessful applicants will be offered feedback to strengthen their grant applications and opportunities for potential future funding will be explored.
More information about the Outlying Communities Infrastructure Fund can be found on Council’s website.