Gippsland will benefit greatly as part of the upcoming Federal Budget.
Local MP Darren Chester has welcomed a raft of measures that will support regional Australia and boost the region’s recovery.
“I am pleased to see dedicated funding and support for the regions, which provide so much to the economy through tourism and agriculture,” Mr Chester said.
“Our region of Gippsland has faced many challenges the last few years with the impacts of drought, bushfires and coronavirus and these measures will help boost our recovery by boosting the local economy, supporting local jobs and improving infrastructure.
Measures include:
- $250 million for round six of Building Better Regions Fund (BBRF)
- Eight new water infrastructure businesses cases
- More than $5.7 million for a new Rebuilding Regional Communities Program in partnership with the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal (FRRR).
Mr Chester said these measures would ensure Gippsland doesn’t miss out on funding much needed infrastructure and recovery projects.
“The cap for round six of BBRF will be increased to $250 million which creates more opportunity to have projects in Gippsland funded and work to get underway,” Mr Chester said.
“The Rebuilding Regional Communities Program will provide communities with two funding streams.
“The Micro Projects stream will provide grants of up to $10,000 to communities with less than 50,000 people to support local businesses and their work in the community.
“The COVID Recovery stream will provide up to $50,000 for larger projects to aid the recovery process of communities affected by the pandemic.
“These measures will make a real impact here in Gippsland and ensure our regional economy remains strong.
“Gippslanders can rest assured they will benefit from these measures in the upcoming Budget.”
