Council provides support for community projects and events

Undercover grandstand seating for Maryborough AFL, sound equipment for a Hervey Bay ukulele group and solar panels for the Burrum District Community Centre are among initiatives being supported with Fraser Coast Regional Council community grants.

Cr Paul Truscott said Council approved just over $70,000 in grants to assist 15 local community groups and not-for-profit organisations under the second round of the 2023/24 Community Grants program.

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

“It is great to see so many community-driven activities being organised across the region, and Council is pleased to be able to support community groups to develop their facilities and events.

“It’s all about building better communities together.”

Grants approved under Round Two of the 2023/24 Community Grants program include:

• Hervey Bay Australian Football and Cricket Club, lawn mower, $10,000;
• Burrum District Community Centre Association, solar panels; $10,000;
• Fraser Coast Hervey Bay Combined Probus, support for day trips around the region, $700;
• Hervey Bay Croquet and Mallet Sports Club, solar panels for the club house, $5000;
• Riding for Disabled Association Maryborough, completion of an indoor equestrian arena fence and purchase of an arena rake, $6000;
• Hervey Bay Ukulele Music Pickers and Strummers, sound equipment, $2500;
• Hervey Bay Squash, masters tournament, $1433;
• Meals on Wheels Fraser Coast, bratt pan to assist in preparing meals, $3000;
• Hervey Bay Neighbourhood Centre, Global Beats – Harmony Day celebration, $3000;
• Poona Community Progress Association, installation of all-weather outdoor blinds at the community hall, $5000;
• Burrum Heads Community Association, ANZAC Day march and service, $1756.20;
• Maryborough Australian Football Club, undercover grandstand seating, $1500;
• Maryborough and District Animal Refuge Society, four air conditioners, $6733;
• Bauple Community Shed, shed upgrade, $11,152;
• Hervey Bay Swimming Club, backstroke ledges, $3218.

More details about Council’s grants programs is available at https://www.frasercoast.qld.gov.au/grants