The Nationals member for Lowan Hugh Delahunty announced that a number of communities in the Lowan electorate will receive funding to help rebuild and repair public infrastructure after torrential rain and flooding took place across Victoria from September 2010 to March 2011.
"This funding will be of great benefit to communities throughout the Lowan electorate to assist in restoration works," Mr Delahunty said.
Local projects to be funded in the Lowan electorate include:
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Apsley Recreation Reserve Inc |
Apsley Recreation Reserve |
$19,715.00 |
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Cavendish Recreation Reserve CoM |
Cavendish Recreation Reserve – repairs to netball and tennis courts and replace seating and court lighting |
$129,834.00 |
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Cavendish Townscape Association Incorporated |
Cavendish Settlers Walk |
$2,214.00 |
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Chatsworth Rec Reserve Committee of Management |
Chatsworth Rec Reserve |
$7,238.00 |
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Dooen Rec Reserve CoM |
Dooen Recreation Reserve |
$28,484.94 |
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Dunkeld Public Lands Committee |
Dunkeld Public Park |
$10,940.00 |
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Hindmarsh Shire Council |
Dimboola Recreation Reserve |
$40,608.00 |
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Horsham Showgrounds Committee of Management Incorporated |
Horsham Show Grounds |
$38,572.73 |
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Jeparit Recreation Reserve CoM |
Jeparit Recreation Reserve |
$12,471.80 |
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Johnny Mullagh Recreation Reserve Committee Inc |
Johnny Mullagh Recreation Reserve |
$29,700.00 |
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Lake Bolac Foreshore Committee Inc |
Lake Bolac Foreshore Reserve |
$12,720.00 |
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Noradjuha Memorial Hall Committee Inc |
Noradjuha Memorial Hall Reserve |
$18,723.65 |
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Old Riverside School Recreation Reserve CoM |
Old Riverside School Recreation Reserve |
$10,774.50 |
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Pimpinio Sports and Community Centre Inc |
Pimpinio Recreation Reserve |
$500.00 |
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Riverside Recreation Reserve CoM |
Riverside Recreation Reserve, Horsham – replace clubrooms, reinstate reserve infrastructure used for Horsham Riding for the Disabled and other equestrian user groups |
$225,555.00 |
"The floods had a significant impact on communities in the Lowan electorate and this funding will go a long way to getting those communities back on their feet."
"Our local recreation reserve are an invaluable facility for country communities and provide a meeting place for local residents and visitors alike, and the funding of these rebuilding projects will restore not only confidence, but will be a great boost to civic pride exhibited by these communities," Mr Delahunty said.
Minister for Environment and Climate Change Ryan Smith said the $15.4 million funding package would be shared by around 28 local communities across Victoria. This funding is part of the $30 million Flood Recovery Community Infrastructure Fund run jointly with Regional Development Victoria.
"The Victorian Coalition Government is standing by Victoria's flood damaged communities to ensure they can get back to business and their lives as quickly as possible.
"This funding is going directly toward re-building vital community assets so that our flood-affected regions can again enjoy their recreation spots and public meeting areas.
"I have been to see a lot of affected communities throughout this year and each time I go I am heartened by their spirit and resolve to get things back on track.
"The Coalition Government is proud of their resilience and is delighted to be able to assist them with this funding support," Mr Smith said.
"Our local recreation reserves are maintained by hardworking volunteers who give up their time to ensure these areas are ship shape for their communities. I take this opportunity to thank all the volunteers whose tireless contributions go to the upkeep of these vital community assets," Mr Delahunty said.
