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We’re currently planning a variety of projects across the Shire.
In some cases, these projects have been identified in our budget and work is underway to prepare for construction, in others, the projects have been identified as a priority but require grant funding to be delivered.
Barkly Park, Rutherglen Football Club Changeroom Upgrade
Total: $1.4M Grant funding: $1M Council funding: $400,000
Total: $100,00 Grant funding: $99,050 Council funding: $950
Final scoping.
Works to be completed by 30 June 2026
Grant funding: $250,000 Council funding: $74,474 Committee funding: $25,000
Total: Applying for $60,000 Grant funding: $50,000 Council funding: $10,000
Grant funding: $0 Council funding: $38,000
Chiltern Football Netball Club Changeroom upgrade
Budget: $1.25M Grant funding: $1M Council funding: $225,000 Committee funding: $25,000