The State Government is making Monbulk District’s tiniest towns better places to live, work, stay and play, by investing in new community-building projects through the Tiny Towns Fund.
Monbulk Member Daniela De Martino announced on Monday, 12 May, that two new projects in Sassafras and Olinda, and in Selby, that are being delivered through round two of the Fund for towns with populations of fewer than 5000 people.
“It’s great to see two worthy projects in the Monbulk District successfully receive funding through the second round of Tiny Towns grants,” Ms De Martino said.
“I’m looking forward to seeing the new seating and plantings in Sassafras and Olinda and am pleased the Selby Scouts will be able to stay warm through our cold winter months when they meet.”
From walking track upgrades to community centre renovations, the grants of between $5000 and $50,000 will help local communities across Victoria flourish, and in many cases, support local workers during project development.
“Rural and Regional Victoria has so much to offer, which is why we’re continuing to support projects that enhance our tiniest towns, strengthen community connections and encourage more visitors to all corners of the State,” Regional Development Minister, Jaclyn Symes said.
“The Tiny Towns Fund is refreshing community halls, creating new walking tracks, upgrading local sporting facilities and boosting the regional art scene, making our smallest towns are great places to live, work, stay and play.”
The Villages of Mount Dandenong traders group are receiving a grant to assist with artistic plant and seating installations in Sassafras Olinda.
Selby Scouts will receive funds for their “Warming Our Selby Scouts” project.
Almost 350 projects are now being supported through round one and round two of the Tiny Towns Fund across more than 300 towns.
The fund is a part of the Labor Government’s record $45 billion investment over the past decade in projects and programs that support regional and rural Victoria.
“These development projects play such an important role in bringing together communities, while providing key services and infrastructure for towns across Victoria,” Precincts Minister, Harriet Shing said.
Round two of the Tiny Towns Fund also supports 21 suburban interface projects totalling more than $750,000.
For more information about the Tiny Towns Fund, visit rdv.vic.gov.au/tiny-towns-fund
