31-08-2022
MEDIA RELEASE SUPPLIED BY VEOLIA MULWAREE TRUST
The Veolia Mulwaree Trust has granted over $173,000 to 39 local community groups and organisations, in the second round of funding announced for 2022.
Of the successful applicants, 9 projects have received significant grants and 30 small projects (including two in the Upper Lachlan Shire) have received donations, which will go toward bettering our local community.
Community organisations were presented with their grants in Goulburn on 17 August and the projects to be undertaken will improve five local schools, sporting and recreation organisations, the facilities at a local CWA branch and a supported employment service.
Congratulating all beneficiaries of this funding round, Justin Houghton, Chairman of the Veolia Mulwaree Trust and manager of Veolia’s Woodlawn Eco Precinct, said presenting the funding to the successful recipients was very rewarding.
“The work we do at the Woodlawn Eco Precinct enables us to support the local community through the Trust across a wide range of projects which directly improve the lives of residents in this area.
“We are proud that to date, the Trust has contributed over $12.9M to more than 1500 local projects over the past 17 years.”
The nine successful grant projects are:
- Endeavour Industries Goulburn – Providing Safety at Work Project which will install a new hydraulic lifting platform on the van which transports laundry and secure shredding for the centre’s supported employees – $9,376
- Goulburn West Public School P&C Association – Sun protection for children’s play equipment by constructing new large shade sails over two areas of existing playgrounds – $31,273
- PCYC Southern Highlands – Gymnastics Equipment Upgrade Project which will provide new tumble floor matting, a crash mat and new uneven bars for use by the centre’s more than 1000 young members – $16,763
- Glenquarry Public School P&C Association – Library Revitalisation Project to provide new furniture and fitting to improve the comfort and aesthetics for students and teachers – $5,382
- Colo Vale Public School – School and Community Playground Project to install new playground equipment for use by the students and wider community after hours – $27,515
- Wollondilly Netball Association – Representative Player Tents Project to purchase eight new portable marquees to provide shelter for players when travelling to representative events – $8,660
- Ss Peter and Paul’s Primary School Goulburn – New Shade Cloth and Shade Covering Project which will construct a new shade cover over the senior student equipment and and new sails over the junior equipment – $8,954
- Cawdor Public School P&C Association – Resurfacing Cawdor COLA Project by installing synthetic grass and creating a wonderful event space, play space and outdoor learning space for students, staff and the community – $20,000
- Milton District CWA – New Electric Range Project, to install a new electric oven in the hall kitchen – $2,849
In addition, 30 successful small projects have shared in just over $43,000 in contributions through the Trust’s donation program, including:
- Golspie Progress and Landcare Association Inc
- $2,000 to refurbish the Golspie School of Art’s antique furniture including trestle tables and bench chairs.
- Gunning Focus, Arts Council and Community Group Inc
- $2,000 to create a crafted storage solution to house Gunning’s grand piano in the Gunning Courthouse.
- Tarago CWA
- Mollymook Surf Lifesaving Club
- Ulladulla & Districts Community Resources Centre
- Goulburn Strikers Football Club Inc
- Culburra Dolphins RLFC
- Peanuts Wellbeing Sanctuary
- Goulburn Croquet Club Inc
- Storyfest Incorporated
- Southern Tablelands Athletics Club
- Southern Highlands Carriage Club Inc
- Goulburn East Public School P&C Association
- Bombay Riders Trail Horse Riding Club Inc
- Adventurous Women Who Walk
- 1st Burrill-Ulladulla Sea Scouts
- Goulburn AP&H Society
- Berry Writers Inc
- Culburra & Districts Senior Citizens Association Inc
- Avoca Public School
- Anglican Parish of Picton and Wilton
- Wollondilly Knights Senior Australian Football Club
- Shoalhaven Pony Club Inc
- Tarago and District Show Society
- Albatross Musical Theatre Company
- Southern Highlands Landcare Network Inc
- RegenAction Wingecarribee Inc
- Goulburn Dog Training and Kennel Club
- Southern Highlands Meals on Wheels
- St Saviour’s Cathedral Goulburn – Cemetery Friends Volunteers
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 third and final funding round of 2022 opened on Monday 22 August and application forms are available via Smartygrants. Applications will close on 21 September.
For more information regarding applying to the Trust’s funding programs visit, and to check eligibility visit https://mulwareetrust.smartygrants.com.au