09-05-2022
Upper Lachlan Shire organisations Binda Recreation Reserve and Taralga and District Progress Association were among the recipients of the first round of Veolia Mulwaree Trust community funding for 2022.
The Veolia Mulwaree Trust has granted over $256,000 to 51 local community groups and organisations, in the first round of funding announced for 2022.
Of the successful applicants, 14 projects have received significant grants and 37 small projects have received donations, all of which will go toward bettering local communities.
Successful community organisations were presented with their grants in Goulburn on 3 May and the projects to be undertaken will improve sport and recreation facilities, support local preschoolers and school children, enhance local safety and improve care for the elderly.
Justin Houghton, chairman of the Veolia Mulwaree Trust, and manager of Veolia’s Woodlawn Eco Precinct said announcing the funding recipients is one of the most rewarding parts of his job.
“We hold this day with pride because the work we do at the Woodlawn Eco Precinct enables us to continue to support the local community through the Trust.
“To date, the Trust has contributed over $12.7M to more than 1500 local projects, and with every round of applications, locals show us how passionate they are about improving their communities.
“Congratulations to the recipients in this funding round, we look forward to seeing your projects come to life and the positive impacts they will bring,” he said.
The successful grant projects are:
- Binda Recreation Reserve Land Manager – New picnic tables as part of area upgrade, $11,805
- Taralga and District Progress Association – Installation of shade cloth at Goodhew Park play equipment, $15,613
- Tarago Sporting Association Inc – Walking track upgrade at the Tarago Recreation Area, $73,300
- Tarago and District Show Society – Construction of sheltered horse yards, $9,455
- Berry Riding Club Inc – Construction of a new round yard, $3,000
- North Shoalhaven Meals on Wheels Ltd – Purchase of a blast chiller for improved meal preparation, $12,432
- Goulburn Golf Course Crown Land Manager – Path improvement project, $6,837
- Goulburn Community Radio Association Inc – Purchase of outdoor broadcast system to support community events, $8,941
- All Saints Community Care Inc – Development of community garden and security fence project, $5,000
- Tully Park Early Birds Golf Club – New cart and walking path project, $9,710
- Rotary Club of Picton – Glenrock Reserve Revitalisation Project, $6,297
- SDN Lady McKell Children’s Services Goulburn – New furniture and resources to support cultural programs, $4,960
- Jervis Bay Sailing Club Inc – Safety boat motor replacement, $9,810
- Goulburn North Public School – Upgrade basketball court to multi-purpose sports facility, $30,000
In addition, 37 successful small projects have shared in almost $50,000 in contributions through the Trust’s donation program. The recipients include seven organisations based in the Upper Lachlan Shire . The full list is as follows:
- Gunning and District Preschool Inc
- Crookwell Community Garden
- Upper Lachlan Landcare Inc
- Gunning Pony Club
- Collector Memorial Hall Inc
- Taralga Pony Club Inc
- Lions Club of Gunning Inc
- Tarago Area Women’s Shed
- Warragamba Silverdale Neighbourhood Centre
- Colo Vale Community Association Inc
- PCYC Goulburn
- Bundanoon Community Association
- Celebrate Goulburn Group Inc
- Braidwood Life Centre Inc
- Gearys Gap Pony Club
- Wingello Village Association
- Sussex Inlet Football Club
- Milton Pony Club Inc
- Goulburn Gem and Lapidary Club Inc
- Southern Highlands Community Transport
- Southern Highlands Sailing Club
- Callala Community Garden
- Shoalhaven High School
- Araluen Recreation Reserve Land Manager
- Kangaloon Public School
- Argyle Model Railway Society Inc
- Mulwaree Aboriginal Community Inc
- St Paul’s Primary School P&F Moss Vale
- Lifeline
- Sussex Inlet District Cricket Club Inc
- The Crescent School
- Goulburn and District Arts and Crafts Inc
- Anglican Parish of Braidwood
- MBK United Soccer Club
- Shoalhaven City Council
- Rapid Relief Team
- Goulburn Local Aboriginal Education Consultative Group
The Veolia Mulwaree Trust was established in 2004 to support community initiatives, with a specific focus on Tarago, the town in which Veolia operates its Woodlawn Eco Precinct.
The second funding round of 2022 is now open and application forms are available via Smartygrants. Applications will close on 8 June.
For more information regarding applying to the Trust’s funding programs visit, and to check eligibility visit https://mulwareetrust.smartygrants.com.au.
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