MAKING A BIG DIFFERENCE FOR MACEDON’S TINIEST TOWNS
The Allan Labor Government is backing more community-led projects in Macedon’s tiny towns, with more than 200 new initiatives set to make our smallest communities even better places to live, work, stay and play.
Member for Macedon, Mary-Anne Thomas today announced 13 new projects in Macedon are being delivered through the first round of the $20 million Tiny Towns Fund.
From community halls to local sporting club upgrades, the fund is strengthening community connections and encouraging more visitors to all corners of Victoria.
• Lyonville Hall Community Asset Committee will receive $50,000 for upgrades to the Lyonville Hall to improve accessibility and increase use.
• Hepburn Shire Council will receive $44,970 for the installation of outdoor fitness equipment at the Trentham sports ground.
• Hepburn Shire Council will receive $37,500 for the installation of an accessible equestrian mounting ramp, landing area and path at the Glenlyon Recreation Reserve.
• Hepburn Shire Council will receive $50,000 for the development of a master plan for the Victoria Park Reserve in Daylesford.
• Lancefield Park Recreation Reserve Committee of Management will receive $16,000 for an upgrade of the BMX track at the Lancefield Park Recreation Reserve.
• Kyneton District Business and Tourism Association will receive $10,000 for the development of a Town Centre Activation Plan for Malmsbury.
• Macedon Ranges Halls Inc will receive $42,000 for the Lauriston Community Hall upgrades including landscaping, seating, car parking and play area.
• Mount Alexander Shire Council will receive $50,000 for new playground equipment, BBQ, picnic table, and landscaping at the Fryerstown Public Park.
• Malmsbury Fire Brigade will receive $29,104 for the installation of a community and visitor information screen at Malmsbury.
• Macedon & Mount Macedon Community House will receive $38,840 for a community capacity building project for local horticulture and permaculture education.
• Newham Mechanics Institute will receive $8,170 for flooring upgrades at the Mechanics Institute in Newham.
• Tourism Macedon Ranges will receive $10,000 for the development of a Town Centre Activation Plan for Riddells Creek.
• Mount Macedon Memorial Cross Reserve Committee Of Management will receive $50,000 for new interpretive facilities at the Mt Macedon Memorial Cross.
The program’s first round is bringing to life more than 200 projects across our smallest regional and outer metropolitan towns, each with fewer than 5,000 residents. The
successful projects celebrate each community’s local spirit and will drive visitation to these vibrant towns.
From local hall upgrades to sports club renovations, community and non-profit groups and councils are eligible for grants of up to $50,000 to get these community-driven projects off the ground.
The Labor Government’s Tiny Towns Fund is just one of the ways we’re creating stronger communities, more tourism opportunities and backing more local jobs, with our $25 million Council Support Package also helping get shovel-ready projects off the ground in our regional cities and surrounding towns.
The fund is a part of the Labor 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.
Our 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.
For more information visit rdv.vic.gov.au/tinytownsfund.
Quotes attributable to Member for Macedon, Mary-Anne Thomas
"The Tiny Towns Fund empowers small communities to thrive, ensuring projects that locals are passionate about can become a reality."
Quotes attributable to Minister for Regional Development Gayle Tierney
“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.”
