A list of community and business grants were approved at Wednesday night’s Campaspe Shire Council meeting with the aim of supporting groups and locals in their development.
Grants have been awarded to nine groups and organisations in the twin towns totalling more than $28,000, and four locally owned and operated businesses totalling $9800.
Echuca Village Tennis club was awarded $4,000 to to restore one synthetic grass tennis court.
Gunbower & District Development Group Inc. was awarded $2753 to assist with the refurbishment of Gunbower Heritage Trail Interpretive panels.
Rushworth & District Concert Band Inc. was awarded $2236 to assist to scan printed music to be stored on a hard drive for printing as required.
Echuca Bowls Club Inc. was awarded $2000 to assist with the development of a detailed building survey report.
Echuca Football Netball Club Inc. was awarded $4000 to assist with hosting a suicide prevention information session
Echuca Moama Arts Initiative Inc. was awarded $1690 to assist with a Kenny Pittock Art Workshop for youth
We Are Vivid was awarded $4000 to assist with the UPbicycle program.
Kyabram Urban Landcare Group (Landcare Victoria Inc.) was awarded $3500 to assist with landscaping the GMW easement alongside the Grey Box Reserve.
Echuca Moama Search & Rescue Inc. was awarded $4000 to assist with the installation of a digital lock system.
Clubhouse Flowers, Echuca was awarded $1500 to purchase a glass front single door fridge.
Pinto Pantry, Echuca was awarded $3000 to assist with social media marketing.
The Writing Room, Kyabram was awarded $3000 to assist with business mentoring and brand and identity development.
Rich River Physiotherapy & Acupuncture Clinic, Echuca was awarded $5000 to assist with set up of a new clinic to accommodate additional clinician.
On top of these grants, nine community groups were awarded equipment funding.
Echuca Pistol Club Inc. was awarded $2000 to assist with the purchase of two 20ft shipping containers for temporary storage.
Crossenvale Community House was awarded $2,000 to purchase outdoor seating.
Rushworth Community Support Inc. was awarded $2000 to assist with the purchase of shelving and safety equipment for the Rushworth Foodbank
Kyabram Croquet Club Inc. was awarded $630 to purchase a PA system for use at events and tournaments.
Kyabram Valley View Golf & Bowls Club Inc. was awarded $2000 toward the purchase of a motorised cart to assist disabled visitors.
Rushworth Golf Club Inc. was awarded $2,000 to purchase garden maintenance equipment.
Lockington & District Living Heritage Complex Inc. was awarded $2000 to purchase a computer for the Treasurer.
Shine Bright Echuca South Community Kindergarten Inc. was awarded $921 to purchase vegetable garden equipment for the Sustainability Hub.
Kyabram Blue Light Inc. was awarded $1200 to purchase floor matting for the Ky Blue Light Health & Wellbeing Centre.