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Warrnambool Mayor Cr Ben Blain says new Victorian Government funding for footpaths in Allansford is a key step to improving pedestrian movement in the town.
Cr Blain welcomed a recent announcement by Minister for Regional Development Jaclyn Symes that $50,000 would be provided for a footpath to the Schrader Park Playground and another section of footpath along Frank Stret to the Allansford Primary School.
“This funding is particularly timely given that during the consultation for the Council Plan earlier this year a number of residents urged Council to build or improve footpaths in Allansford,” Cr Blain said.
“This funding will see about 300m of footpath added to Allansford in a high priority area.
“We thank the Victorian Government for the funding support.
“It’s anticipated the footpath will be constructed in the 2025-2026 financial year.”
The funding for Allansford was one of 159 successful projects worth over $5.1 million in round 2 of the Tiny Towns Fund, which is for rural and regional towns of fewer than 5,000 people.
From walking track upgrades to community centre renovations, grants of between $5,000 and $50,000 will help regional communities flourish, boost tourism and support local workers during project development.
Ms Symes said almost 350 projects were supported through both rounds of the Tiny Towns Fund across more than 300 towns.
“The Tiny Towns Fund is all about investing in projects that locals are passionate about - from community halls and sporting facilities to new walking tracks and strengthening the regional art scene, we’re supporting our smallest towns to become even better places to live, work, stay and play,” Ms Symes said.