Open Spaces Grant Program - Round 1 successful applications
We are pleased to announce today in conjunction with the State Government that 15 Tasmanian councils will share in $2.9 million of funding through the Open Spaces Grant Program.
President of the Local Government Association of Tasmania, Mayor Mick Tucker, said that these grants provide councils with an opportunity to enrich the lives of their residents.
“Communities and councils in all regions of the State will benefit,” Mr Tucker said.
“Leveraging council co-funding, Round 1 projects will deliver more than $5 million in total infrastructure investment to support healthy and active communities."
Funded projects include:
- Community sporting facilities, including basketball and tennis courts
- Playgrounds
- Public toilets and barbeques
- Cycling and walking paths
- Swimming pool refurbishment
- Skate parks.
Round 2 will provide a further $2 million in funding available to councils and will open in the coming months.
The 15 successful applicants are: Brighton Council, Central Highlands Council, Clarence City Council, Derwent Valley Council, Devonport City Council, Dorset Council, Flinders Council, Glenorchy City Council, City of Hobart, Kingborough Council, City of Launceston, Meander Valley Council, Northern Midlands Council, Sorell Council and Waratah-Wynyard Council.
We look forward to seeing the above councils utilise the funds to deliver amazing projects within their communities.