Friday, 1 March 2024
The Allan Labor Government is improving the health and wellbeing of communities across the state, through the allocation of infrastructure funding to 28 Men’s Sheds as part of the latest round of the Men’s Shed Funding Program.
Member for Williamstown, Melissa Horne announced that Altona Minature Railway was among the 28 successful recipients of the Men’s Shed Funding Program.
Altona Minature Railway will receive $9,999 towards the upgrade toilets from septic system to main sewer system. These works will modernise the facilities to cater for the community.
Recipients from the latest round also include the Benambra Men’s Shed which will receive $100,000, and the Morwell Men’s Shed which receive $77,589, both towards the construction of new Men’s Sheds.
Other grant recipients include the Badger Creek and District Men’s Shed, which will receive $7,648 to replace a staircase, making it more accessible to their members, and the Point Cook Men’s Shed, which will receive $50,000 to convert a building into a Men’s Shed and cultural facility.
The Allan Labor Government has proudly provided 487 grants to Men’s Sheds since 2015, through an annual $1 million investment.
To view the full list of grant recipients visit Men’s Shed Funding Program – DFFH Service Providers.
Quotes attributable to Member for Williamstown Melissa Horne
”Altona Miniature Railway provides a welcoming place for locals to learn new skills, contribute to the community and improve wellbeing.”
”This grant will go a long way to help continue their important work in the local community.”
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Media contact: melissa.horne@parliament.vic.gov.au
