Regional Development Minister Brendon Grylls today announced $533,929 in new funding for 26 projects in the Peel region through the 2008-09 Regional Development Scheme.
The funded projects are diverse in nature and will make a significant contribution to the development of this dynamic region. The Government's funding will leverage project outcomes with a total value of $2.2million for the Peel region.
"One of the largest grants is to the Shire of Murray which received $50,000 towards their Community Facilities and Services plan," Mr Grylls said.
"The shire is growing rapidly and this plan will help them to identify and deliver the services and facilities that will be needed over the next 10 years."
Another major grant recipient this round is Peel Challenger TAFE which received $34,769 towards its new program, Seniors Supporting Juniors.
"This is an innovative program which will see retired or semi-retired trades people working alongside the trade students. This will help students gain a better understanding of their trade and therefore a greater opportunity to successfully complete their trade qualifications," the Minister said.
Mr Grylls said the Regional Development Scheme was part of the Government's ongoing commitment to assist with the economic and social development of regional Western Australia.
"This is the eighth year that the scheme has been available and I am very pleased to see the high calibre of applications that are being submitted," he said.
"The allocation of funding to a range of groups across the region will make a considerable difference to local communities and to the future of the Peel region."
"The allocation of funding to a range of groups across the region will make a considerable difference to local communities and to the future of the Peel region."
- Shire of Murray - $50,000 for the Community Facilities and Services Plan
- Shire of Murray - $40,000 for the Pinjarra Town Centre Growth Strategy
- Peel Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc - $35,000 towards the tourism initiative HATS (Hotel and Tour Shuttle Bus)
- Challenger TAFE - $34,769 towards the Seniors Supporting Juniors Mentoring Program
- City of Mandurah (on behalf of the representative working party for the Peel region) - $30,000 to review and update the Regional Sporting and Recreation Facilities Plan
- Peel Community Development Group - $30,000 toward the Regional Community Development co-ordinator
- City of Mandurah with Shire of Murray - $27,500 towards the Active Ageing Employment Project, securing opportunities for seniors
- Peel Farmers Market Inc - $25,000 towards a market manager to establish and operate the Peel Farmers Market
- Peel CLAG - $25,000 for the new initiatives of the Peel Integrated Mosquito Management Plan
- Allambee Counselling - $24,282 trauma counselling for women from war-torn areas and culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
- Forest Heritage Centre - $20,000 to commence works for the Educational Walk Trail and Interpretive Signage
- Bluearth Institute - $20,000 toward the Peel partnership and roll-out within Peel schools
- Shire of Murray - $20,000 to assist in preparing the Murray Tourism Strategy
- Serpentine Jarrahdale Telecentre - $15,798 to assist the joint partnership with the Tourism Association and establish a Visitor Information Service
- Waroona Bowling and Social Club Inc - $15,000 to assist in resurfacing bowling greens and providing fencing
- Moorditj Foundation Pty Ltd - $15,000 to assist Gnaala Kaarla Booja to undertake strategic planning and a site assessment in Boddington
- Peel Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc - $15,000 to establish the new initiative 'PeelFest Expo'
- Landcare SJ Inc - $15,000 to assist in hosting the Peel Great Gardens series in 2009
- Boddington Old School Inc - $13,000 to employ an administration trainee
- Waroona District High School - $12,595 for the Families and School Together program
- Fairbridge WA Inc - $10,000 to establish the Fairbridge Caravan Park Business Case
- Boddington Old School Inc - $10,000 for the Youth Arts 'Restart' program
- Festival of Youth Inc - $9,000 for the Peel Career and Employment Expo and Road Show
- Canoe Trail Friends of Mandurah and Pinjarra Inc - $8,985 to print canoe trail guides for the region
- Shire of Boddington - $8,000 towards the Boddington Youth Centre Assistant
- Event Assist Inc - $5,000 towards two tourism events in Waroona for 2009.
Minister's office: 9213 7000
