TWO Wimmera community groups have received cash boosts to their improve facilities.
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The clubrooms and kitchen at Horsham Aero Club will be upgraded after the group received a $8250 grant through the federal government’s Stronger Communities Program. Cash will go towards making the kitchen mouse proof, while maintenance will be undertaken in the clubrooms.
President Tony Brand said the club was extremely grateful for the cash contribution.
“The clubrooms were built by members in 1989 and we haven’t had to repaint it since. There are mice that have taken up residence so it will be nice to have some new facilities,” he said.
“The project has been needed for quite some time, so we are very grateful.”
Mr Brand said the facilities were used by a number of other community groups and organisations, including the Country Fire Authority and the Wimmera Aero Club.
“We have a big event here in April with people coming from all around the country, so we’re hoping the renovations will be completed by then,” he said.
Meanwhile, Murtoa’s Lake Marma rotunda will be repaired after the Lake Marma Committee of Management received a $4750 grant through the Stronger Communities Program.
Lake Marma Committee of Management and the Murtoa Progress Association both contributed $2850 to the project which will cost $10,450 in total.
Lake Marma Committee of Management member Rod Delahunty said the community had been building up its funding pool for some time.
“It’s been in disrepair for quite some time now, so it was a perfect grant to apply for,” he said.
“We’re very happy it’s all come through and it’s great for a small town like Murtoa. The rotunda would easily be more than 70 years old and it has great historic value for the community – the lake wouldn’t look the same without it.”
A number of community groups and organisations have also contributed to the project to help with the final stages of fundraising.
Member for Mallee Andrew Broad said the grants would help maintain important community assets.
“The Murtoa Band Rotunda is a significant piece of history here in Murtoa, functioning as a sports and recreational hub as well as being used for bands, weddings and other community events,” he said.
“There is some need for repairs to the historic rotunda to make sure it will be around the community for generations to come.”