Council’s latest round of Community Grants delivers plenty of bang for your buck.
From a funding pool of $690,000, a total of 118 local groups, clubs and organisations have received vital funds to deliver their programs.
In Ocean Grove, Council is supporting a number of significant projects.
There’s some exciting environmental sustainability initiatives, with 100% Clean Bellarine receiving $50,000 to introduce a pilot program to promote renewable energy in Ocean Grove.
Around 50 local commercial and industrial businesses will be given tailored support to install rooftop solar, or take up more efficient electric options.
Still in the renewables space, Ocean Grove Park Inc received $10,000 to install a solar battery at Grove Pavilion.
The area’s thriving arts and culture sector has also been assisted, with a $10,000 grant to support the Bellarine Arts Trail in 2023.
This year’s event was a great success, with more than 60 artists showing their wares across dozens of venues in the south-east Bellarine.
There is also $6000 to support the running of the next Ocean Grove Acoustic Music Festival, following its successful event in April this year.
Ocean Grove & District Men's Shed ($3300) and the Disabled Surfers Association Ocean Grove Branch ($1245) were also deserving recipients of grants in this round.
Thanks to all who provided feedback during our Ocean Grove Main Beach dog control orders trial.
This has helped us employ two additional animal management officers, to better monitor and enforce orders across coastal areas.
The feedback will also help us, in conjunction with Barwon Coast Committee of Management, to improve signage on Ocean Grove’s beaches.
Council this week resolved to support a continuation of the trial, to create a dog-free area year-round at Ocean Grove Main Beach.
Alongside this, seasonal bans outside of this area will be reduced by two months, allowing greater access for dog walking on other beaches from 1 March each year.
