Outlying Communities Infrastructure Fund recipients announced

Published on 21 March 2025

Six community groups have been awarded funding from Council’s 2024-25 Outlying Communities Infrastructure Fund.

The successful applicants and projects are:

• Ancona Hall Committee Inc - $8,270 for the Ancona Hall Safety and History Preservation Project.
• Bonnie Doon Community Group Inc - $11,500 for the “Meet and Greet” room upgrade at the Community Centre.
• Merton Campdraft Club Inc - $18,150 to upgrade Merton Recreation Reserve’s Sport and Rec Facilities.
• Delatite Valley Association Inc - $10,000 for a site survey and concept plan for the Merrijig Public Park.
• Howqua Inlet and Macs Cove Community Group - $17,100 to upgrade the Macs Cove Community Noticeboard and install a shade sail over the community playground.
• Jamieson Community Group - $6,000 to install “post and rail” fencing at the Jamieson “Triangle” at the entrance to the township.

Council confirmed funding for 3 groups at the December 2024 Council meeting, and continued to work with the remaining applicants to help firm up their project proposals. All recipients were confirmed at the March 2025 Council meeting.

Council offers the Outlying Communities Infrastructure Fund to support communities to develop or improve community facilities that enhance liveability and improve community resilience and connectivity Mansfield Shire’s outlying communities.

Mayor Cr Steve Rabie congratulated the groups on their successful applications.

“We’re grateful to all those in our community who take the initiative to make a difference,” he said.

“Council is proud to support these initiatives. They make our Shire a better place to live. By partnering with community groups, we’re putting power back into the hands of our locals,” Cr Rabie said.

Grants are available every year, with applications open from July to October.

For more information visit Council’s website or email council@mansfield.vic.gov.au.