In 2019, the council announced 37 initiatives, activities and infrastructure projects would benefit from $1 million of Federal Government funding, with these Stage 1 projects initially scheduled to be completed by June 30.
“The easing of social distancing restrictions that have been in place to stop the spread of coronavirus means that many residents are now starting to benefit from the Stage 1 infrastructure works,” Gannawarra Shire Mayor Lorraine Learmonth said.
“These include the recently completed entryway to the Cohuna Recreation Reserve, the installation of exercise equipment at Lake Charm and the addition of showers to the Lalbert public toilet block.
“Although the roll-out of community resilience projects supported by Stage 1 funding remains on hold due to coronavirus social distancing measures, all involved in these projects and events look forward to the resumption of these programs and rescheduling of these events once social distancing measures are relaxed.”
Planning is also under way regarding the implementation of initiatives supported by a second $1 million portion of funding, with these projects, activities and events to be completed by December 31.
“Council was pleased to announce the 22 projects and nine events that will benefit from this funding last month, with consultation between council and the communities where these projects are occurring continuing,” Cr Learmonth said.
The latest round of the Gannawarra Community Resilience Grants Program is supported by Stage 2 funding, with community groups and not-for-profit organisations located within the shire encouraged to apply for up to $5000 in funding to support community-led initiatives.
“Further details regarding the Gannawarra Community Resilience Grants Program is available online at www.gsc.vic.gov.au/grants with applications closing on Friday, 26 June,” Cr Learmonth said.
Details and updates on all projects supported by funding from the Federal Government’s Drought Communities Programme – Extension is available online at www.gsc.vic.gov.au/droughtfunding
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