Eleven community groups will receive financial assistance towards their projects via Council's 2022/2023 Capital Development Grant Program, it was announced last night.
A total of $171,125 was awarded, helping sports and recreation clubs carry out projects that will improve and benefit not just themselves but the wider community.
Enhancing community participation and providing increased opportunities for female participation and disadvantaged groups were just some of the key outcomes that the program was looking to support.
Yarra Ranges Mayor, Cr Jim Child, said that all projects outlined in this round of funding would bring significant positive benefits to their local communities.
"Sport and recreation groups play such an important role in our communities so to be able to support them in helping create even stronger local connection is something we're proud to support," Cr Child said.
"The fantastic thing about these projects is that they will all contribute to better physical health outcomes or improving mental health and wellbeing.
"These projects will also promote inclusiveness and increase opportunities for more people to actively participate in their community.
"The social connection benefits that these projects bring cannot be underestimated either, and we know how important that is after the challenges of the past two and a half years.
"I'd like to congratulate the successful applicants on the projects they've put forward and I can't wait to see the results."
The 11 successful applicants and their projects are:
- $28,000 – Lilydale BMX Club – Lilydale BMX Club Path Upgrade (Total project value $58,000)
- $12,500 – Melbourne Radio Control Circuit Racers – Rostrum Upgrade Extension (Total project value $27,932)
- $17,500 – Healesville Bowling Club – Heritage Club House Restoration (Total project value $42,100)
- $5,000 – Macclesfield Adult Riding Club – Macclesfield Arena Upgrade (Total project value $10,163)
- $18,000 – Upper Yarra Adult Riding Club – Wesburn Park Equestrian Arena Surface (Total project value $39,600)
- $15,500 – Ferny Creek Tennis Club – Bathroom Facility Improvement (Total project value $31,215)
- $18,000 – Hoddles Creek Cricket Club – Cricket Nets Upgrade (Total project value $64,080)
- $15,000 – Lilydale Montrose United Soccer Club – Bathroom Updated 2022 (Total project value $58,245)
- $6,625 – Hilltop Recreation Association – Olinda Recreation Reserve Goal Post Upgrade (Total project value $13,250)
- $11,000 – Lilydale Junior Football Club – Netting Behind Goals at Gateway Reserve (Total project value $25,170)
- $25,000 –Monbulk Recreation Reserve Development Group – Netball Courts-Cricket Net Alfresco Finishing Touches (Total project value $70,380)
Council's Capital Development Grant Program can cover up to 50% of the total project cost, but not exceed $30,000.
