Wednesday, 3 July 2024

TINY TOWNS FUND SUPPORTS PADDOCK CREEK RESERVE DEVELOPMENT

State Member for Eureka Michaela Settle today announced the Friends of Paddock Creek Committee in Gordon have received $25,240 through the first round of the $20 million Tiny Towns Fund to undertake a native vegetation survey and develop an updated landscape concept plan for Paddock Creek Reserve.

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 State Member for Eureka Michaela Settle MP

“The Tiny Towns Fund was set up to be able to support our smallest towns and help them grow into the future, which is exactly why the Paddock Creek survey and plans are being funded. Towns like Gordon are exactly why the fund exists, and I’m excited to see what comes out of this funding.”

Media contact: Tyler Proctor | 0432 841 767 |[email protected]