Council has secured $200,000 funding from the Victorian Government’s Living Local Fund towards the Lethbridge Play Space Upgrade.
In addition to the Living Local funding, Council will contribute $200,000 to fully fund and deliver the project.
Member for Buninyong Michaela Settle MP announced the funding with Mayor Cr Gavin Gamble at the existing Lethbridge play space this week.
The funding will support upgrades to the existing play elements, street furniture, paths, and landscaping at the Lethbridge Play Space, with the aim to encourage physical activity, social connection and increase township visitation.
Mayor Cr Gavin Gamble thanked the Victorian Government for partnering with Council to deliver the upgrade project.
“Golden Plains Shire Council is pleased to partner with the Victorian State Government to fund and deliver the Lethbridge Play Space upgrade. We are delighted funding has been secured from the State Government’s Living Local – Regional Grants Program, and alongside a contribution of $200,000 from Council, the Lethbridge Play Space upgrade project has been fully funded.
“The upgrade of the Lethbridge Play space is fantastic news for the Lethbridge community as well as residents from surrounding townships, including Maude and She Oaks. The upgrade project will see the delivery of improved play equipment, furniture and internal paths which will meet the growing needs of the community and aims to increase utilisation and encourage physical activity and social connection.”
Quotes attributable for the Member for Buninyong Michaela Settle
“From updating the play space at Lethbridge, to providing new equipment for the Maude Landcare Group, and fixing the lighting at Dereel Men’s Shed, we are doing what matters to support community spirit in Golden Plains Shire.
"This funding will make a huge difference to all recipients across Golden Plains, and I look forward to seeing more locals get involved in the many wonderful community organisations that our region has to offer.”