The Veolia Mulwaree Trust has distributed more than $264,000 to 50 community groups and organisations as part of its third and final funding round of 2022.
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Nineteen organisations were presented with grants at a presentation in Goulburn on Tuesday, November 29.
The projects span emergency services, sport and recreation facilities, progress associations and historical societies.
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Congratulating all beneficiaries in the funding round, Justin Houghton, Trust chairman and Veolia's Woodlawn Eco Precinct manager, said the recipients' projects "aligned with the company's commitment to the community."
"The work Veolia undertakes at the Woodlawn Eco Precinct enables us to further contribute to the local community through the Trust across a wide range of projects that are supporting a whole host of wonderful initiatives and causes," he said.
"The projects we are funding will have direct benefits in improving the lives of residents in our area and that's something we're very proud of. "
The Trust has distributed about $13 million to more than 1500 local projects over the past 17 years.
The 19 successful grant projects in this round are:
- Tarago District Men's Shed - $3,500 towards the purchase of a new band saw and safety items for the shed.
- Table Tennis Goulburn - $14,004 to finish lining the table tennis Hall on Sports Way.
- Braidwood Preschool Association Incorporated - $33,873 in support of the Braidwood Preschool extension project which will provide an additional 20 preschool places each day.
- Crookwell Progress Association - $6,588 to recover, restore and reinstall four memorial gates in Crookwell Memorial Park in time for ANZAC Day 2023.
- Oberon Tarana Heritage Railway Inc - $7,811 to purchase three new defibrillators for the station and public areas.
- Pat Cullen Reserve Development Group - $26,422 towards the extension of Kiamma Creek walkway by 20-25 metres and the installation of a new barbecue and shelter.
- Cerebral Palsy Alliance Nowra - $15,848 to provide new resources for the Nowra service including a rehabilitation treadmill, parallel bars, gross motor package and walking frame.
- Oberon Showground Land Managers - $4,899 to provide a new mower for showground maintenance.
- Southern Highlands Croquet Club - $7,057 to purchase a new croquet court mower for grounds maintenance.
- The Salvation Army Goulburn - $6,442 to purchase new community catering equipment to support the Nourish Body and Soul program.
- Balmoral Village Association Inc - $6,000 for the Balmoral Village Hall storage project.
- SDN Crookwell Preschool - $7,625 for the installation of two new shade sails.
- Goulburn Rural Fire Brigade - $7,249 to provide new video conferencing equipment for training.
- The Oaks Historical Society Inc - $22,517 to redevelop the barbecue grounds and install new fencing at the Wollondilly Heritage Centre and Museum.
- Marine Rescue NSW (Jervis Bay unit) - $20,000 to support the purchase of a jet ski for use as an emergency rescue support craft.
- Bowral Men's Shed - $3,376 to purchase a new woodturning lathe.
- Murramarang Community Garden Inc - $5,000 towards raising the communal gardening plots.
- Cancer Council NSW - $5,000 in support of Goulburn Relay for Life.
- Oberon Rodeo Association Inc - $16,210 to purchase new portable panels and gates for yarding livestock.
In addition, 31 organisations have shared in just over $44,000 in contributions through the Trust's donation program.
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The Trust was established in 2004 to support community initiatives, with a specific focus on Tarago, the town in which Veolia operates its Woodlawn Eco Precinct. Three funding rounds will be held in 2023, with the first round opening for applications in late January. For more information regarding applying to the Trust's funding programs visit https://mulwareetrust.smartygrants.com.au
