It’s also one of 12 townships across the north-east to receive funding under the Victorian Government’s Tiny Towns Fund.
The fund is intended to support community-led projects, with the aim of making Victoria’s smallest communities even better places to live, work, stay and play.
State Member for Northern Victoria Jaclyn Symes has announced 12 projects being delivered through the first round of the Fund.
"The Tiny Towns Fund empowers small communities to thrive, ensuring projects that locals are passionate about can become a reality,“ Ms Symes said.
Projects to receive funding:
- Archeron Mechanics Institute Inc has received $30,050 to resurface the Archeron tennis court.
- Murrindindi Shire Council has received $25,000 to deliver a streetscape upgrade in Alexandra.
- Gargarro Botanic Garden Ltd has received $30,595 to deliver new signage for he Gargarro Botanic Gardens in Girgarre.
- City of Greater Bendigo has received $50,000 for the Heathcote Main Street Revitalisation Design Project.
- Invergordon Township Group Inc has received $50,000 to upgrade the playground and outdoor exercise equipment in Invergordon.
- Nagambie Mechanics Institute has received $50,000 towards their Kitchen Redevelopment Project.
- Nathalia Lawn Tennis Club Inc has received $50,000 towards replacing tennis court fencing.
- Pylong Netball Club has received $11,411 towards new spectator seating at the tennis courts.
- Shepparton East Football Netball Club has received $17,500 to install a multi zone public address system.
- Tatura Civic Halls Committee Inc has received $11,000 to deliver electrical works at the Civic Hall.
- Violet Town Action Group Inc has received $32,000 to upgrade audio visual facilities at the Violet Town Community Hall.
- Yea and District Adult Riding Club has received $32,000 to deliver upgrades and improvements for the pony club.
The program’s first round is bringing to life more than 200 projects across Victoria’s smallest regional towns, each with fewer than 5000 residents.
The successful projects celebrate each community’s local spirit and will drive visitation to these vibrant towns.
The fund is a part of the Victorian Government’s record $45 billion investment since 2014 in projects and programs that support regional and rural Victoria to be an even better place to live, work, stay and play.
Minister for Regional Development Gayle Tierney said these investments mean more locals have jobs close to home, more communities have the infrastructure they need to thrive, and more visitors can experience everything our regions have to offer.
“We’re helping our tiniest towns reach their full potential with so many community-driven projects that will upgrade local facilities and encourage more visitors to Victoria’s vibrant regions,” Ms Tierney said.
For more information, visit rdv.vic.gov.au/tinytownsfund/
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