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The Victorian Government is continuing to roll out funds to assist communities affected by the 2011 floods.
The Flood Recovery Community Infrastructure Fund has recently distributed a further round of funding with Member for Swan Hill, Peter Walsh, announcing $136,145 of grants to the Gannawarra Shire.
“The latest round of Flood Infrastructure Grants are targeting specific facilities and projects throughout the Gannawarra Shire,” Mr Walsh said today.
“The Quambatook Recreation Reserve will have $46,096 spent on two projects to reinstate facilities damaged by the flooding of the Avoca River last year.
“The Lake Meran Foreshore Reserve has also received $15,000 to reinstate the amenities and facilities that were damaged by the flood waters and the Benjeroop Hall has had $75,049 allocated to it for restoration work.
“These works are all vital to maintaining and restoring community facilities and I am pleased that the Government is able to continue to support our community organisations in this way,” Mr Walsh said
“The Flood Recovery Community Infrastructure Fund is a $30 million program which aims to assist flood affected communities recover from the floods and allow affected infrastructure sites to be repaired,” he said.