Minister for Regional Development, Gayle Tierney, has confirmed funding for 27 new projects through the Victorian Government’s $25 million Council Support Package.
The package funds projects designed to increase tourism, improve local infrastructure, strengthen businesses and empower volunteers – with grants ranging from $20,000 and $5 million.
“We’re excited to support projects that matter to locals across rural and regional Victoria — these projects are creating better public spaces, increased economic activity and more reasons for people to visit and stay,” said Minister Tierney.
“Shovel-ready projects means these are projects ready to start soon – so local communities will experience the benefits of the investment in the very near future.”
In Maryborough, locals and visitors will be able to enjoy a new creative space where artists to work and show their pieces, while being inspired by the town’s Railway Station’s heritage architecture. The project, funded through a $100,000 grant, builds on the Government’s recent support for the historic railway’s facelift, including an upgrade of The Station Café Bar Restaurant.
The Creswick Mountain Bike Trails (pictured) and Hammon Park Trailhead will receive a $100,000 grant for a new website and other promotional activities to encourage more people to visit – with the new bike trails ready for completion later this year.
“We’re also helping locals stay active with upgrades to the Shepparton Sports Precinct as part of a $3 million grant that will see new changing rooms, sports equipment, indoor court improvements and pathways to link the whole precinct together,” said Ms Tierney.
The Ballan community will receive a $100,000 grant for a new sheltered space for gathering outside, plus new signage and playground equipment at the McLean Reserve.
For more information visit rdv.vic.gov.au/councilsupportpackage.
