2019/20 Capital funding grant recipients announced

A total of nine community groups and three committees of Council will be able to complete various programs and projects after successfully applying for grants as part of the 2019/20 Capital Funding for Community Groups and Committees of Council Support Program.

Maroondah Mayor Councillor Rob Steane said the funding would make possible some wonderful projects across the community that would benefit many, while also improving facilities and services across the city.

“The funding will support some great projects and facility improvements with successful applications, including various building upgrades and facility improvements,” Cr Steane 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 groups to complete projects which would otherwise take years of fundraising efforts to deliver,” he said.

Under the 2019/20 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).

Council has approved the allocation of $208,250 through the 2019/20 Capital Funding for Community Groups program to the following organisations:

Projects under $5000 Croydon Cricket Club – two wet weather cricket covers Croydon West Girl Guide Hall – New double external security doors Norwood Cricket Club – wicket upgrade and replacement of synthetic surface Projects over $5000 Croydon City Arrows Soccer Club – install new goal sets x 2 for under-12 1st Maroondah Scout Group – upgrade works to Scout Hall Croydon Gums Kindergarten – refurbishment of community area and garden Gracedale Park Tennis Club – lighting upgrade Lipscombe Park Kindergarten – installation of kitchen garden Ringwood Bowls Club – installation of 30k watt solar system

The 2019/20 Capital Funding for Committees of Council Support Program will provide funding to three projects. Each will receive $8,800 to cover total costs for projects as follows:

Warrien Reserve Special Committee of Council – two wheelchair accessible picnic table/seats and external hand basin and drink fountain Warranwood Reserve Special Committee of Council – installation of rock chutes and pools to stabilise section of creek near Kardinia Crescent, Warranwood. Ringwood Athletic Centre Special Committee of Council – replacement of high jump shed.

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 maximise the use of the facility.