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Community receives grant funding

MORE than $140,000 has been committed by Noosa Council to support 15 different community projects, events, equipment, infrastructure and programs.

The latest cash injection from the Community Grant round includes funding for Pomona Arts Inc to renovate its green room, Cooroora Woodworkers Club Inc to refurbish its clubhouse, and Noosa Pickleball Inc to purchase equipment, as well as a range of other successful applications.

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Cooroora Woodworkers Club secretary Jim Stevenson said the grant will allow the club to refurbish and update the fittings of the building.

“The clubhouse is on the Cooroy Heritage Walk, so we have a lot of tourists or people who are interested in the history of the area.

“The whole refurbishment will freshen up the inside of the building and make it more appealing, and improve the amenities for club members and the public alike,” Jim said.

Noosa Mayor Clare Stewart said it was a difficult decision to select this round’s grant recipients.

“The quality and number of applications is always astounding for what we

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