Community groups share in $129,000 of funding
July 6, 2016
Colac Otway Shire Council is backing a community initiative that tackles pollution caused by plastic bags along the Great Ocean Road through its popular annual Community Funding Program.
The Otway Conservation Association attracted $1500 through the program's Community Projects category for a 'Boomerang Bags' project that will mobilise volunteers to make re-useable bags from recycled materials donated by local community members and businesses.
Mayor Frank Buchanan said the bags would be made available on a 'borrow and bring back' basis and would encourage the Apollo Bay community to use a sustainable alternative to plastic bags, reducing the impact of pollution along the coastline.
A total of 68 community groups shared in $129,000 of grants as part of the annual Council funding program which was allocated in four categories – COPACC Assistance, Recreation Facilities, Small Equipment and Training, and Community Projects.
Cr Buchanan said the program had attracted some inspiring project applications from a diverse range of subscribers and it was fantastic to see many new groups in this year's mix.
"This program supports community not-for-profit groups to match grants with dollar-to-dollar funding and volunteer hours to deliver their projects, many of which would not be possible without the assistance from Council's program," Cr Buchanan said.
"The greater community benefits as community groups are able to purchase equipment, carry out facility upgrades, undertake training and deliver community, sport, recreation and arts and cultural activities and programs."
Cr Buchanan said highlights from this year's program included $5000 in the Recreation Facilities category to install an underground electricity supply to the main irrigation dam at the Colac Golf Club, providing a greener energy solution and a safer operating environment.
In the Small Equipment and Training category Irrewarra-Beeac Football Netball Club received $1000 for new massage tables, stretchers and first aid bags to enhance the safety and wellbeing of players.
Elliminyt Primary School will showcase a performance at COPACC co-written by students thanks to a COPACC Assistance Grant, as will Colac West Primary School, Sacred Heart Primary School and Colac Specialist School.
Cr Buchanan congratulated this year's successful applicants and said he looked forward to seeing their projects and programs come to fruition.
An official presentation to recipients will take place during a Civic Reception at COPACC on Friday, 22 July 2016.
Community Projects
Apollo Bay Radio Broadcasting Equipment $4960
Apollo Bay Sailing Club Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Course (CRC) $2400
Barwon Child Youth and Family Colac East Kindergarten shed replacement $2500
Beeac Community Centre (Hall) Replace oval fence, ceiling fans and emergency lighting $5000
Birregurra Public Hall New blinds for hall and supper room $2631
Birregurra and District Senior Citizens Centre New blinds $835
Carlisle River Hall Committee Replace hall roof $5000
Colac Area Health Youth Health Hub – New Mums and Bubs Group $2000
Colac Camera Club Marketing project and equipment $2003
Colac Camera Club Photographic exhibition, Red Rock Regional Gallery $661
Colac Chorale Concert, a Rainbow of Songs $530
Colac and District Riding for the Disabled Two horses for riding school $4500
Colac and District Gem Club New equipment for introduction to gems workshop $521
Colac and District Historical Society 1958 Kanyana Festival film preservation $1010
Colac and District Men's Shed Completion of Men's Shed with power connection $5000
Colac Legacy Club Air conditioner in flat behind Legacy house $1330
Elliminyt Public Hall Renew spouting $802
Friends of Colac Botanic Gardens Printed brochure $480
Larpent Hall Committee First aid kit and defibrillator $1520
OBRT Committee of Management Mini trail pamphlets $700
Otway Conservation Association Boomerang Bags $1500
Otway Derby Dolls Equipment for new skaters $1540
Otway Health Busy Little Hands activity $4450
Yeodene Public Hall & Rec Reserve Resurfacing hall floor and heating $3059
Vic SES Colac Unit New locking system for Colac SES facilities $1000
Recreation Facilities
Alvie Football Netball Club Installation of nets behind northern goals $4560
Apollo Bay Community Youth Club Construction of veranda $4225
Beeac Tennis Club Storage shed $1025
Birregurra Bowling Club Acoustic ceiling $3200
Colac Field and Game Supply and install new PA system $2000
Colac Golf Club Underground power to main irrigation storage dam $5000
Colac Pony Club Installation of Envirosep waste system $5000
Irrewarra Beeac Football Netball Club Replace hot water service $2940
Irrewarra Cricket Club Practice nets at Colac Secondary College - stage 2 $5000
Irrewillipe Sports and Entertainment Complex Reserve masterplan $5000
Kawarren Recreation Reserve Committee Kitchen appliances $5000
Pirron Yallock Committee of Management Tables and chairs for club rooms $2988
South Colac Sports Club Facility master plan completion $2000
Warrion Cricket Club Cricket net upgrade $970
Warrowie Recreation Reserve Outdoor sensor lights / kitchen tap upgrade $1130
Small Equipment and Training
Apollo Bay Preschool Early childhood education conference $1000
Apollo Bay Sailing Club Top yacht handicap software and equipment $1000
Colac Basketball Association Office equipment $1000
Colac Braves Baseball Club Purchase of laptop for document recording and online training $550
Colac Central Indoor Bowls Indoor Yellow Bowls $660
Colac and District Cricket Association Replace roller motor $1000
Colac Old Time Dance Club Laptop $750
Colac Otway Residents Action Groups Laptop computer for administrative purposes $527
Colac Swimming Club Poolside tidy trolley $719
Cororooke Playgroup Auspice:
St Brendan's Parents and Friends Toys and equipment $217
Elliminyt Public Hall Refrigerator $315
Irrewarra-Beeac Football Netball Club Netball equipment $1000
Lions Club of Forrest and District Laptop and software $972
Otway Badminton Club Shuttles $300
Otway Derby Dolls First aid training $821
Positive Ageing Ambassadors / Auspice:
Community Hub First aid training $1000
South West Do Care Replace defibrillator pads and projection stand $371
Wye River Surf Lifesaving Club Equipment trailer $1000
COPACC Assistance
Colac Area Health Battle of the Bands 2016 $1655
Colac Music Teachers Association CMTA 2016 Eisteddfod $843
Colac Music Teachers Association Masterclass and piano recital $217
Colac West Primary School Colac West Primary production $1017
Colac Specialist School 2016 awards night and musical $1089
Elliminyt Primary School School biennial productions $759
Forrest Neighbourhood House Food finale cook off competition $538
Rotary Club of Colac West Melbourne Cup Luncheon 2016 $550
Sacred Heart Primary School School production $1035
The Colac Players Theatre production $1930
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