Pick My Project Public Voting Now Open!

Published on 16 August 2018

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Pick My Project
Public Voting Now Open!

Media Release
 
Community members from across the Gannawarra Shire are encouraged to vote for thirteen local projects as part of the state government’s Pick My Project community grants program.

The innovative $30 million community grants program sought project ideas valued at between $20,000 and $200,000 from individuals across Victoria.

Assessment of project ideas is now complete with more than 2000 projects progressing to the public vote.

Mayor Brian Gibson said that seventeen projects were submitted from across the Gannawarra Shire with thirteen projects selected to proceed to a public vote.

“Community members are each entitled to vote for three projects located within 50 kilometres of their place of residence,” said Mayor Gibson.

“Project ideas receiving the most votes will then be invited to enter in to a funding agreement with the Victorian Government.”

The $30 million funding has been divided between the six metropolitan and nine regional partnership areas.

Gannawarra Shire is located in the Mallee Regional Partnership area with each partnership area set to receive at least $1 million for the project ideas that get the most votes in their area.

“There are five Cohuna projects and two from Quambatook,” said Mayor Gibson.

“Murrabit, Macorna, Leitchville, Lalbert, Lake Charm and Koondrook each have one project idea included in the public vote.”

Gannawarra Shire projects eligible for voting are:

Project Name Description Community
Restawhile 16 Seating at identified sites around Cohuna and along walking tracks Cohuna
Clubhouse amenities upgrade Carpet and chairs for Cohuna Golf Club Cohuna
All Access Outdoor Community Centre Providing all access education centre, sensory area and community garden at Cohuna Consolidated School Cohuna
Roving Youth Centre Trailer of youth friendly games and equipment. Cohuna
LEO Donut Food Van Purchase of a food van to cook donuts and hot chips Cohuna
Structural repairs to a key Koondrook Building Refurbishment and structural repairs to Koondrook Historical Society Koondrook
Active Lake Charm Creating a Lake Charm fitness loop for a wide range of ages and abilities Lake Charm
Improving Community and Travelers Facilities Addition of shower/washroom facilities to existing toilet building Lalbert
Impressive Leitchville Town entrance upgrades Leitchville
Macorna Historical Walking Track Create a walking/running track with outside gym fitness exercise equipment at historical sites. Macorna
Revitalisation of the Murrabit Country Market – a community driven success story Upgrading an existing food preparation area and creating a new family friendly area on the Murrabit Market site with additional shade, seating, outdoor games and art Murrabit
Quambatook Collective Community Space Creating a community space for workshops, local art exhibitions, tourist information and shop space for small businesses Quambatook
Paint Quamby Revitalise former and existing business frontages and public amenities Quambatook

Voting opened on Monday August 13, 2018 and will close 5pm, Monday September 17, 2018.

Pick My Project is an online voting system with registration required at www.pickmyproject.vic.gov.au.

Community members aged over 16 years are eligible to vote.

Assistance with voting is available by contacting Pick My Project on 1800 797 818 or contact@pickmyproject.vic.gov.au. Assistance is also available from local libraries and neighbourhood houses.

…ENDS…

Date: 16 August 2018
Contact: Communications Officer
Email: media@gannawarra.vic.gov.au
Phone: 0409 616 627 between 8.30am and 5pm Monday to Friday.

 

 

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