Council grants support community projects and events

The Fraser Coast Regional Council will provide more than $52,000 in grants to help seven local community groups improve their facilities and to support nine community events such as an antiques fair, museum pioneer day and a centenary dinner.

Councillor Phil Truscott said the grants had been approved under Round Two of Council’s 2020/21 Community Projects and Community Events grants programs.

“Council’s grants schemes offers a range of opportunities for groups to apply for funding for projects, activities and events that help ensure we have a vibrant community,” he said.

“After 2020 was such a challenging year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it is a pleasure to see so many community-driven activities being organised across the region and for Council to be able to support community groups to develop their facilities and events.”

Grants approved under Round Two of the Community Projects program include:

• Maryborough Amateur Athletic Club, provide permanent spectator athlete and visitor seating at the Maryborough Athletics Grounds, $4950
• Torbanlea State School P and C Association, Torbanlea P and C Community Playgroup, $3500
• Poona Community Progress Association, replacement of TV and amplifier, $1602.73
• Hervey Bay Neighbourhood Centre, Hive Sound: Local Learning Hub Music Program, $3285.96
• Maryborough Masters Swimming Club, Swimmer Seat Safety, $1760
• Fraser Coast Red Dragons Boat Club, Acquiring life vests, $3847.80
• Pialba Bowls Club, security for greens maintenance shed, $3500

Grants approved under Round Two of the Community Events program include:

• Burrum District Active Riders Hack Day/Weekend, $2000
• Hervey Bay Historical Village and Museum; Antiques and Collectables Fair, $1325
• Torbanlea State School P and C Association, Torbanlea Free Family Movie Night; $1720
• Hervey Bay Surf Lifesaving Club, Pier to Pub Ocean Swim, $5000
• Woocoo Historical Society, Brooweena Museum Pioneer Day, $3900
• Maryborough Military Aviation Museum Association, RAAF Centenary Dinner, $3500
• Bauple and District Recreation Ground Association, Bauple Nut Bash, $2500
• Motorcyclists Advocating Child Empowerment (M.A.C.E) Wide Bay Chapter, Super Hero Family Fun Day, $5000
• STEAMfesta 2021, $5000