$118,057 to help tackle tough times on the South Burnett
May 21, 2020Hosting larger events and activities will be key goals on the South Burnett, thanks to $118,057 secured through the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal’s Tackling Tough Times Together (TTTT) program, Maranoa MP David Littleproud said.
“It’s pleasing to see that the South Burnett Woodcrafters group will benefit from a $59,757 investment to increase space in their workshop so that they can hold more activities and events,” Mr Littleproud said.
“This will definitely bring more people together to share and learn about crafting wood.
“With an injection of $58,300 the Kingaroy BaconFest committee will be equipped to better improve the event and expand its size to host more attendees.
“BaconFest serves as an important event that helps put Kingaroy and the South Burnett on the map as a tourist and business destination.
“This is a huge boost for businesses like hotels and restaurants which have been doing it tough through COVID-19.
“While there was general summer rain in the region, it takes more than one or two wet events to get out of drought.
“Boosting operations and stimulating local economies are important features of the TTTT program, while bringing people together in drought-affected communities.
“Standing together is important now more than ever and communities can rest assured the Government continues to have their back, with money already flowing through rolling grants as part of our more than $8 billion drought support package.”
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael McCormack said rural and regional Australia is continuing to show amazing spirit and resilience as they support each other through these tough times.
“I am glad to see these grants providing much-needed support to our hard-hit regional communities at such a crucial time, with this latest round of funding to be delivered to community groups.”
Across Maranoa, nine projects will be funded with $394,939 through Round 16 of the Tackling Tough Times Together program.
The Federal Government has committed nearly $1.5 million to this round nationally. For more information visit, www.frrr.org.au/grants/TTTT .
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