2018/19 Capital funding grant recipients announced

A total of 14 community groups and two Committees of Council will be able to complete various programs and projects after successfully applying for grants as part of the 2018/19 Capital Funding for Community Groups and Committees of Council Grants programs.

Deputy Mayor Councillor Mike Symon said the funding supported some wonderful projects across the community that would benefit many, while also improving facilities and services.

“The funding will support some great projects and facility improvements with successful applications, including playspace upgrades and sports facility improvements,” Cr Symon said.

“The financial assistance the groups receive via the program will allow them to increase the range of services and programs offered throughout the municipality.

“Council is pleased to be able to assist these community groups to complete projects which would otherwise take years of fundraising efforts,” Cr Symon said.

Under the 2018/19 Capital Funding for Community Groups program selected projects under $5000 will be funded by Council in full, while projects over $5000 will receive a 50 per cent contribution from Council (with a maximum contribution of $75,000).

This year, Council will contribute a total of $224,400 through the 2018/19 Capital Funding for Community Groups program (including a $48,400 allocation from the 2018/19 Capital Funding for Committees of Council program).

Council has approved the allocation of funds through the 2018/19 Capital Funding for Community Groups program to the following organisations:

Projects under $5000 Arrabri Kindergarten – Outdoor blind renewal Gracedale Park Tennis Club – Tennis court lighting upgrade/design Lipscombe Park Kindergarten – Shelving capacity upgrade and blinds installation North Ringwood Pre-School – Outdoor activity play area Ringwood City Soccer Club – Lamp floodlight replacement design Projects over $5000 Barngeong Reserve Kindergarten – Resurfacing concrete paths with rubber surface Croydon Light Harness Club – Security fencing upgrade East Croydon Kilsyth Tennis Club – Synthetic court upgrade HE Parker Reserve Tennis club – Seating and grounds upgrade Knaith Road Child Care Centre – Outdoor environment upgrade project North Ringwood Community Children’s Centre – New external fence North Ringwood Tennis Club – Fence replacement Ringwood Cricket Club – Sight screen installation

Council has also approved the allocation of funds through the 2018/19 Capital Funding for Committees of Council program to the following Committee of Council projects:

New toilet block and multi-use area at Warrien Reserve Construction of throwing cages at Ringwood Athletic Centre.

A wide range of applications were assessed under the program with priority given to those projects satisfying a community need, that broaden community access, increase opportunities for participation, address safety issues and risk management, and which maximised the use of the facility.

To be eligible for the grant the facility must be either Council owned or Council managed land.