Four of Lilydale’s sporting and community groups are among 11 shire-wide to be awarded funds for essential projects as part of Yarra Ranges Council’s Capital Development Grant Program.
A total of $171,125 was awarded, helping sports and recreation clubs carry out projects that will improve and benefit not just themselves but the wider community.
Of that total Lilydale BMX Club will receive $28,000 towards path upgrades, the Melbourne Radio Control Circuit Racers will have $12,500 contributed towards its rostrum extension, $15,000 will go to Lilydale Montrose United Soccer Club for its bathroom upgrades and $11,000 for the Lilydale Junior Football Club to install netting behind the goals.
Yarra Ranges Mayor Cr Jim Child said all projects outlined in this round of funding would bring significant positive benefits to their local communities.
“Sport and recreation groups play such an important role in our communities so to be able to support them in helping create even stronger local connection is something we’re proud to support,” Cr Child said.
“The fantastic thing about these projects is that they will all contribute to better physical health outcomes or improving mental health and wellbeing.
“These projects will also promote inclusiveness and increase opportunities for more people to actively participate in their community.
“The social connection benefits that these projects bring cannot be underestimated either, and we know how important that is after the challenges of the past two and a half years.
“I’d like to congratulate the successful applicants on the projects they’ve put forward and I can’t wait to see the results.”
Other successful applicants included the Healesville Bowling Club, the Ferny Creek Tennis Club and Upper Yarra Adult Riding Club.
