Council funding backs 12 Fraser Coast community projects

The restoration of Gundiah Hall, new junior cricket training nets in Hervey Bay, and an upgrade of the St Paul’s Anglican Church’s supper room and kitchen in Maryborough are among 12 projects supported by Fraser Coast Regional Council community grants.

At today’s meeting (Wednesday 11 December), Council approved $80,154 in funding through Round 2 of the Community Grants Program and the Mayor’s Community Benefit Fund.

“Community groups play a vital role in fostering a vibrant, healthy and active society,” Mayor George Seymour said.

“Through the Community Grants program and the Mayor’s Community Benefit Fund, Council provides grants from $500 to $15,000 for projects and events that meet community needs, build skills and develop or maintain community infrastructure.”

Communities spokesperson Cr Phil Truscott said Council had four rounds of Community Grants in 2024/25, with applications for the next round opening on 20 January 2025.

“This latest round has funded a fantastic range of projects across the Fraser Coast, and I encourage all community groups to take advantage of the support available,” Cr Truscott said.

“The $80,154 in Council funding will help deliver projects with a total value of $341,895, demonstrating the big difference a little support can make.”

Projects funded in Round Two of the 2024/25 Community Grants program and through the Mayor’s Community Benefit Fund include:

• Bayside Strikers Soccer Club: Coach education course, $2,875;
• Friends of Queensland Parks Inc (Auspice for Friends of Vernon Conservation Park): Fox and yellow crazy ant control program using scent detection dogs;
• Gundiah Memorial Hall Association Inc: Making Gundiah Great II – hall restorations, $10,000;
• Hervey Bay Boat Club Yacht Squadron Inc: Replacement of aging outdoor motor for start/finish and support boat, $8,760;
• Hervey Bay Cricket Association Inc: Junior cricket training nets refurbishment, $7,000;
• Hervey Bay Paddle and Outrigger Canoe Club Inc: Safety and access for training, $4,000;
• Hervey Bay Photography Club: State Convention 2025, $5,000;
• Mansong QLD Inc: Equipment upgrade and sun safe summer uniforms, $3,000;
• Maryborough Anglican Parish: St Paul’s Memorial Hall supper room and kitchen repair and upgrade, $8,869;
• Maryborough Military Aviation Museum Association Inc: 24.5 x 7 metre colourbond building at the Maryborough Airport, $15,000;
• Nanas Animal Rescue Inc: Free desexing program, $6,000;
• Zephyr Street Performing Arts Community Theatre Inc: Safety handrails in the auditorium, $4,750.

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