A family friendly playground and a town clock is among seven projects in the Wheatbelt that will come to life thanks to the latest round of funding from the Stronger Communities Program.
Federal Member for Durack and Minister for the Environment Melissa Price said community organisations have been given the money to put towards projects that need additional funding.
“I’m delighted to announce that 14 organisations in my electorate of Durack have been successful with funding towards completing a variety of projects with a tourism focus, including seven in the Wheatbelt,” she said.
“These projects will increase tourism and will add economic benefit to the towns that have received the funding.”
The Shire of Merredin has been given $7,250 for the resurrection the clock at the old Town Hall which will involve the engagement of a professional clockmaker to set up an automated system.
The Shire of Quairading will use their allocation of $10,000 to upgrade traffic signage along the main street to direct tourists to key locations.
Tammin’s $12,800 will be put towards the installation of a RV dump point, signage and service to the area, increasing the flow of visitors and increasing local business support.
Other shires to recieve funding include the Shire of Westonia, Wongan-Balidu and Yilgarn.
Eligible applicants can apply for the Stronger Communities Grants Program funding of at least $2,500 and up to a maximum of $20,000.
Applicants must be able to demonstrate matched funding for the project, in cash or in-kind.
The co-funding grants will be available for capital expenditure on projects that deliver social benefits and improve community participation and cohesion.
The next round of the Stronger Communities Program will open in the New Year.
