Deb congratulates groups on grant success 

Member for Nanango, Deb Frecklington has congratulated fourteen local community groups who successfully applied to the Round 116 Gambling Community Benefit Fund Super Round.

Mrs Frecklington said the groups will share in nearly $$760,000 which will help them undertake upgrades to facilities and purchase much needed equipment.

“I am so pleased these hard-working community groups have been rewarded with grants which will help them achieve key projects,” Deb said.

The successful groups in our region include:

• Nanango and District Netball Assoc – repair courts and carpark
• South Burnett Woodcrafters Inc – Install solar and security screens and purchase defibrillator
• Taabinga SS P&C Assoc – Install playground and equipment and shade sail
• Tansey Show Society – Upgrade facility
• Lions Club of Nanango – Install playground equipment and BBQ
• The South Burnett Pantry – Purchase motor vehicle and demountable building
• Wild Horse FM Inc – Purchase Radio broadcast equipment, marquee and furniture
• Anduramba Hall Committee - Upgrade facility
• Coominya Hall - Solar system and insulation
• Emu Creek Catchment Landcare Group - Quick spray equipment
• Esk Bowls Club - Upgrade lighting and shaded seating
• Esk Show Society - Upgrade facility and purchase grandstands
• Lions Camp Duckadang - Purchase ride-on mower
• Toogoolawah Bowls Club - Replace green ditches, path and ride-on mower

“It is disappointing however that groups have had to wait so long for Round 116 to be announced.

“In fact, it has taken the State Government more than six months to announce the successful applicants and many groups have had valid concerns about this lengthy delay.

“There is no doubt that within this time the costs associated with the projects will have risen, and some groups may need to downsize the scope of their plans.

“Given this delay, the deadlines for the next two rounds have been extended to 15th September (Round 118) and 7th November (Round 119).

“Clubs are always welcome to call my office on 4190 7100 for advice and support for their next Gambling Community Benefit Fund grant application,” Deb said.

Photo: Member for Nanango, Deb Frecklington, congratulated Jim Bennett, Manager of The Pantry on securing a grant worth $63,244 for the group.