Council funding important community capital projects

Published on 27 November 2019

Pyrenees Shire Council has awarded close to $30,000 in community and capital grants to eleven groups.

The first round of the Community Grants and Capital Grants for the 2019-20 year attracted a wide variety of projects.

The Landsborough Bowls Club will use $750 to continue Men’s Night events in the community; the Amphitheatre Mechanics Institute will buy equipment to improve garden care and building maintenance and the Carranballac Cricket Club will put in a bore and water tank to water the oval.

Mayor Tanya Kehoe said it was great to see groups investing their time and energy in to upgrading community assets.

“The Carngham Recreation Reserve is planning on using their grant to renovate the oval surface and the Beaufort Cricket Club has received a helpful start towards the installation of new cricket nets and a shed,” Cr Kehoe said.

“Council was pleased to award these grants and we encourage groups to apply for the next round which will open in March next year,” she said.

Community Grants are available of up to $1,500 for programs and equipment and up to $750 for community events. Community Capital Grants are available of up to $5,000 for capital works or infrastructure improvements.

Community groups unsure of the application process are invited to get in touch with the Community Grants and Wellbeing Co-ordinator Carmel Pethick via 1300 797 363.