By Renee Wood
Yarra Ranges Council is seeking $7.5 million of funding from the State Government’s Growing Suburbs Funds for seven projects across the region, including one for Badger Creek.
Councillors unanimously voted to endorse the funding applications with Cr Tim Heenan moving the motion.
“In a time and place where we’re looking at constraints at our own budget and certainly rate payer’s is important, it’s great to access this particular grant stream and I sincerely hope that we are successful and we’ve done really well in past years,” Cr Heenan said.
Council is requesting $175,000 for the Bluegum Reserve Playspace Renewal which would see an upgrade to the playspace and provide greater access through more pathways.
Announcement of successful projects are anticipated from September 2022, with construction commencement within eighteen (18) months of the funding announcements (March/April 2024).
Council will be supporting the projects dollar for dollar if successful.
