Labor is giving regional communities another reason to be proud of where they live, with hundreds of new investments flowing into Victoria’s smallest towns.
Member for Bendigo West, Maree Edwards MP, today announced that the Harcourt Progress Association has been awarded funding through Round 3 of the Tiny Towns Fund.
"Some of Victoria's best communities are also our smallest, and the Tiny Towns Fund is helping make sure they have the facilities and infrastructure they need to thrive." Said Ms Edwards
"Labor is proud to back our smallest towns because we know strong regional communities are built through sustained investments, not cuts."
As part of its successful application, the Harcourt Progress Association secured $49,910 to deliver a new Community Garden at the Harcourt Valley Community House.
The funding comes at an important time for the Harcourt community following the recent devastating bushfires. While this investment cannot undo the impacts of the fires, it will contribute to the community's ongoing recovery by creating a welcoming space where residents can come together, reconnect, and support one another.
The new community garden will provide opportunities for people of all ages to learn new skills, grow fresh produce, and strengthen local connections, helping to foster resilience and community wellbeing as Harcourt continues its recovery.
Also included in today’s announcement is the $30,000 for the Great Stupa’s completion of the Dja Dja Wurrung Indigenous Precinct
Round 3 of the $20 million Tiny Towns Fund will deliver 157 projects across 151 towns with less than 5,000 people.
This latest round takes the total number of projects to more than 500 across 419 towns, with grants of between $5,000 and $50,000 supporting local priorities.
New playground and upgraded community facilities are helping create better spaces to Victoria’s smallest places.
Across regional Victoria, more than 40 much-loved community halls will be updated, while 15 playgrounds and play spaces will be created or improved.
Dozens of regional communities are already reaping the rewards of the Tiny Towns Fund, with more than 100 projects complete, helping make regional Victoria an even better place.
Most projects are being delivered by local workers and businesses, backing regional supply chains and economic growth.
Only Labor is investing in regional Victoria, with more than $50 billion delivered over the past decade to make our regional cities and towns better places to live, work, and study.
Liberal and National cuts would leave regional communities worse off, threatening the services, jobs and economic opportunities that country Victorians depend on.
