Mayor Chrissy Weller said the purpose of the one-off grant program was to assist community groups and sporting clubs to purchase equipment for their programs and activities.
“We were so pleased to be able to distribute this funding to so many worthy community groups and organisations.
“From all corners of the shire, community groups will receive welcome boosts to their activities. Maybe it’s equipment they’ve required for some time and haven’t been able to afford, or an extra luxury that will make operations run smoother.
“We look forward to seeing the new jerseys running around, new mowers keeping the lawns neat and new footballs being booted at training!”
The following applicants were successful:
Echuca Pistol Club received $2000 to purchase target stands and competition fence feet and Echuca Moama United Football Club accepted $2000 to purchase training and game equipment for Masters football.
Inland Outrigger Canoe Club accepted $2000 to purchase material to complete repairs to inland outrigger canoes and Bamawm Extension Pony Club received $2000 to purchase cross-country jumping equipment.
Echuca Moama Arts Initiative accepted $1349 to purchase a new laptop and Kyabram Little Athletics Centre received $2000 to purchase a new high jump mat.
Kyabram Youth Club received $2000 to purchase sporting equipment, Echuca Bowls Club $1430 to purchase a replacement lawn roller engine and Rochester and District Horse and Pony Club $2000 to purchase a portable dressage arena.
Rochester Basketball Association received $2000 to purchase size five basketballs, Echuca Football Netball Club $1700 to purchase footballs, netballs, bibs, drink bottles and drink bottle holders and Kyabram Valley View Golf and Bowls $1540 to purchase four bowling green scoreboards.
Echuca Moama Rockets Football Club received $2000 to purchase footballs, return netting, targets and matting, while Girgarre Community Group received $1303 to purchase a three-in-one microwave, gas pizza oven and gas bottle.
Stanhope and District Development Committee accepted $1770 to purchase various kitchen equipment and Kyabram Swimming Club $2000 to purchase flippers, buoys and kickboards.
Bamawm Lockington United Cricket Club received $2000 for a Bola Bowling Machine, Echuca Clay Target Club $2000 for two laptops and a printer, Echuca United Football Netball Club $2000 to purchase football and netball equipment, Kyabram Community Learning Centre $2000 for a blue wren sculpture and Lockington Bowls Club $2000 for a zero turn lawnmower.
Moama Echuca Border Raiders Soccer Association received $2000 for 100 soccer jerseys, Stanhope Football Netball Club $2000 for an electronic scoreboard, Rochester Lions Club $1087 for two barbecues and accessories, urn and PA system; Tongala Football Netball Club $1000 for fitness and netball training equipment, KY Project Committee $599 for a power blower and Kyabram Lawn Tennis Club $1200 for various gardening power tools.
Kyvalley Swimming Club received $1608 for two outdoor cantilever umbrellas and water fillable bases, Rochester Community Garden $850 for various gardening equipment and a St John’s first-aid kit, while Kyvalley Progress Association accepted $2000 for a split-system air-conditioner.
VICSES Echuca Unit received $1118 for a Stihl battery chainsaw, while Nanneella Playgroup received $1919 to purchase sensory kits, small tables and art easels. Rochester Business Network was given $2000 to purchase a PA system and sandwich boards.
Echuca Moama Model Railroaders received $1800 to purchase items to weatherproof and secure a storage trailer, Echuca Village Fire Brigade received $1000 to purchase a defibrillator and mounting box, Tongala Family History Group received $2000 to purchase a desktop computer and printer and Girgarre Football Netball Club received $2000 to purchase training equipment.
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