Community
26 November, 2024
Grants to help groups
ELEVEN community organisations are sharing in $125,000 community infrastructure grants from the Cassowary Coast Regional Council, including playground upgrades, fishing weigh station infrastructure and furniture repairs.
With over $350,000 worth of projects considered, Mayor Theresa Millwood said assessment panel members were impressed by the high quality and potential of these infrastructure initiatives to deliver lasting benefits for the Cassowary Coast community.
She commended the successful applicants of this grant round in strengthening community spaces.
“These grants are a direct investment in our community’s wellbeing, and we are proud to support projects that create lasting value,” Cr Millwood said.
The Mission Beach Tennis Club Inc. was one of the successful applicants for the infrastructure grant and will receive $30,000 to upgrade unsafe decking around their clubhouse.
“We’re incredibly grateful for the support from Cassowary Coast Regional Council, which will enable us to replace the aging decking around our clubhouse,” said club president Brendan Blair.
“This upgrade is essential for the safety of our members and visitors, and it will ensure that our facility remains a welcoming and accessible place for everyone in the community to enjoy,” he said.
Supported projects from other clubs and community groups include court resurfacing and signage, a weigh station, furniture replacement, construction drawings for facility extensions, cricket upgrade, accessible and inclusive entry improvements, kitchen repairs and toilet facility upgrades.
Community, culture and liveability portfolio holder Councillor Trudy Tschui said that “the aim of our community infrastructure grants program is to empower local groups to improve facilities that benefit the public, foster connection, and enhance our region’s sustainability and resilience.”
She said the grants aligned with the council’s vision of creating safe, well-connected places and sustainable infrastructure that enhances residents’ quality of life.
For more information on the Community Infrastructure Grants program, visit:
