Millions for upgrades across electorate

Funding

ANNOUNCEMENT...

Communities across Nicholls will receive millions in Federal funding to upgrade the Echuca Aerodrome, Tallygaroopna Football & Netball Club and the Tatura Civic Hall Committee.

FEDERAL

He said it’s been a great start to the year for the region following the announcement of $2.3M for upgrades at Echuca Aerodrome, $10,000 for Tatura Civic Halls Committee and $10,000 for the Tallygaroopna Football & Netball Club.

The Echuca Aerodrome will receive funding as part of Round Three of the Regional Airports grant program.

“This grant funding previously introduced by the Coalition Government will provide vital upgrades to the Echuca Aerodrome including resurfacing, extension of runways and improve drainage at the facility.”

The money will also provide important medical upgrades by installing a patient transfer station and dedicated aeromedical helipad.

Meanwhile while two community groups will receive a share of $1.45M of Federal funding from the Strengthening Rural Communities (SRC) program.

Tallygaroopna FNC will recieve $10,000 towards purchasing seating for a community pavilion.

“This funding aims to help support clubs and reconnect the community post Covid. It will now also help support our wider community to reconnect and recover from the recent floods,” Mr Birrell said.

While the Tatura Civic Halls Committee has secured $10,000 to help fund the replacement of its floors.

“Preserving historic community places is essential and is vital to ensure small communities like Tatura have fit for purposes facilities to come together and host events in,” Mr Birrell said.

Mr Birrell said he’s looking forward to seeing the projects come to fruition and see the people of Nicholls benefit from the funding long into the future.