Administered twice a year across three grant categories; Sporting Clubs, Community Groups and Halls, the program has delivered funding towards $189,000 worth of local projects across eleven beneficiaries.
A key project being supported through this program is through the Mil Lel Memorial Park Hall Committee as they undertake a major renovation’s in the toilets and showers at the hall. This is an exciting project co-funded by the Federal Government through the Building Better Regions Community Funding Scheme and the Mil Lel Community.
Round 1 successful applicants
|
Community Group |
Project |
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Mount Gambier Italo Club |
Purchase projector and other equipment to host conferences and events |
|
Yahl Cricket Club |
Stage 3 - painting picket fence at cricket grounds |
|
Mount Gambier and Districts Pony Club |
Show Jump Rails |
|
Port MacDonnell Sailing Club |
Replace existing roof cladding on boat shed |
|
Mil lel Steam and Machinery Association |
Concrete floor in clubrooms |
|
Mount Gambier Toy Library |
Activity Toy Rejuvenation |
|
Mil Lel Show Society |
Shade and PowerPoints for the show |
|
Tarpeena Progress Association |
Seats along bike path |
|
Bay Town Group |
Elliptical Trainer for the Community Gym |
|
Carpenter Rocks |
Complete interior lining of rooms at the hall |
|
Mil Lel Memorial Park Hall |
Contribute to the large scale wet area renovations |
Mayor Richard Sage congratulated all successful applicants.
“The wide range of projects being undertaken in the district is exciting and shows the strong community spirit that exists amongst our communities and townships” he said.
“Council is very proud of the Community Grant Scheme which twice a year provides an opportunity for local clubs and halls to access funds to support community driven projects. If you have a project in mind for the future, keep an eye out for the 2019 Summer Round where Council will be looking to support new community projects and activities.”
Round 2 of the District Council of Grant Community Grant Scheme opens Monday 28 October 2019.
