Festive season boost for Fraser Coast communities

The Fraser Coast Regional Council will invest almost $16,000 in community festive season celebrations through its grants programs.

Council has approved the recipients of the Community Festive Events Program and the Community Small Township Festive Decorations Program.

“The grants help community organisations buy equipment to upgrade their facilities and stage events,” Cr James Hansen said.

“The events give us opportunities to celebrate, especially in a year that has been affected by COVID-19.

“In many cases, the grants help groups to stage events which bring people here, which in turn will help our economy rebound.”

Community Festive, Christmas and New Year’s Events Program

• Maryborough District Cricket Association, New Year’s Eve Family Fun Fair, $2,000;
• Bauple and District Recreation Ground Association, Community Christmas Party, $1,200;
• Burrum District Community Centre Association, Howard Christmas Twilight Market, $2,000, and;
• Fraser Coast Malayalee Association, Christmas New Year Celebration, $2,000;

Community Small Township Festive Decorations Program

• Burrum Heads Progress Association, Festive Light Renewal $907;
• Poona Community Progress Association, Christmas Light Display $2,000;
• Maaroom Progress and Ratepayers’ Association, Christmas Magic, $2,000;
• Woocoo Historical Society, Community Light Up and Carols Night, $2,000, and;
• Tiaro and District Chamber of Commerce, tree lighting at Memorial Hall $2,000.