The Purnim community has undertaken as a community priority, identified through its Purnim Community Plan, to install signage on the two main entrances to the Purnim Township on the Hopkins Highway. An artist has been secured to design and install the signage which will be a large two meter high basalt rock in the shape…
The permanent shelter zone will adjoin the Tarrone Hall and its original 1960s kitchen. It will be a structure 3 meters in height. The structure will consist of an iron roof and a 10.8′ x 6′ cement base. A roll-up PVC windbreak outdoor dining furniture and a BBQ will be included in the design. Funding…
This construction of a nature-based play space project will contribute towards a larger project to create a ‘play~skape’ that invites exploration of the natural environment by children of all ages. Elements of this play area will feature natural materials that will enhance habitat which simultaneously creating interesting and engaging props to scaffold imaginary play. The…
The Eumerella River Bank Rehabilitation project will see existing feral willow, poplar and box hawthorn trees removed and mulched. The river banks will then be rehabilitated with native trees and shrubs (with maybe an occasional selected exotic tree included) and walking tracks developed. A contractor will be tasked with on-site mulching/chipping of the trees (most…
The project will upgrade the building at the reserve by replacing the back portion of the pavilion roof which has been there since original construction in the 1970’s. The roof has been causing water damage to the inside of the pavilion. It was given a ‘bandaid’ repair in 2015 but we were informed that a…
This project will install split-system heating and cooling at the Mailors Flat Memorial Hall with the assistance of the Mailors Flat Memorial Hall Inc, and purchase a Kubota Z122R Zero Turn 42 inch rider mower on behalf of the Wangoom Community Hall Committee of Management. This will enhance the amenity of these important community spaces…
Construction of a veranda on existing pavilion at the Purnim Recreation Reserve. This will enhance the existing structure and provide sun and weather protection for community members and cricket users. Funding Source | Australian Government: $12,300.00
The project will see an upgrade to the Hawkesdale Memorial Hall’s toilet, foyer and community facilities which will include a disabled toilet as well as a refurbishment so the hall is inclusive and accessible to a wider range of community members. The update works also include the provision of a new community space which will…
Warrnambool Field & Game Club propose to install a solar panel electricity supply system that charges a battery bank to enable the club room have a clean energy supply 24/7 rather than a supply that is only turned on when members are on site at Woolsthorpe. Warrnambool Model Aircraft Club would like to build a…
Install laminate flooring in the Illowa Hall. The current floorboards no longer have the capacity to be renovated and repolished, previous volunteer efforts at repolishing the floor have proved ineffective. Professional advice received is that having industrial grade laminate flooring over the current floorboards is the safest, most cost-effective and environmentally sound option. This project…
