Wednesday, 10 July 2024
TINY TOWNS FUND HELPING INVERLEIGH PUBLIC HALL GET BIGGER
State Member for Eureka Michaela Settle today joined the Inverleigh Mechanics Institute Reserve Committee of Management to announce that they have received $50,000 through the first round of the $20 million Tiny Towns Fund to undertake upgrades to the Inverleigh Public Hall under their expansion project.
The project aims to increase the limited storage capacity of the Inverleigh Public Hall for the benefit of the community. It will enable available Hall facilities to be utilised to their full potential. The Inverleigh Public Hall is a valuable and important asset for the residents of Inverleigh and surrounding areas. It is a focal point for local events, activities, functions, and meetings. This project will increase storage capacity by providing a fully sealed, insulated shed with a sheltered carport entry, and a concrete pathway for safe access to and from the Hall.
The Allan Labor Government 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 or suburbandevelopment.vic.gov.au/grants/tiny-towns-fund.
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.”
Quotes attributable to Member for Eureka Michaela Settle
“While Inverleigh is a tiny town, it’s growing. With more people and more activities, we’re excited to be able to contribute to the expansion of the Public Hall to allow more locals to make use of an already incredible community asset.”
