Coastal towns in Casey will receive funds that make small communities in Victoria better places to live, work, stay, and play.
Eight new projects in Bass are successful recipients in the first round of the $20 million Tiny Towns Fund from the State Government, including ones in Blind Bight, Tooradin, and Warneet.
Blind Bight Community Centre has been allocated $39,700 for refurbishments and upgrades to its hall used for playgrounds, childcare, live musical and social events, dance, and exercise classes and more.
Tooradin has secured $45,439 to beautify local streets, improve public open spaces, and increase the township’s tree canopy, including the planting of 225 trees in six reserves, a community centre and eight streets as part of the City of Casey’s Environment Strategy.
Warneet has been promised $50,000 towards the renewal of the playground at Warneet Recreation Reserve. A City of Casey project, it will have all abilities play equipment including sensory items, nature play equipment, replacement of picnic tables and seating and upgrade of existing connecting pathways.
“The Tiny Towns Fund is about getting fabulous community-driven projects off the ground and making them happen – whether it’s creating a point of interest, accentuating pride of place, telling a story, beautifying a treasured space or making something more accessible to more of our community members – skies the limit so starts thinking now in the run-up to the next round!” Bass MP Jordan Crugnale said.
“A massive heartfelt congratulations to all the community groups, clubs, organisations and councils that applied showing their wonderful community spirit and true community colours.”
