Aireys Inlet Recreation Infrastructure Strategy ... - Surf Coast Shire

36Part 2 Infrastructure Details And OptionsUnder Council policy, the Reserve Fund can be utilised for the purchase orimprovement of other open space. Projects must be part of the approvedbudget or approved budget revision, requiring Council endorsement.There may not be substantial funds received from subdivision or sales in Aireys Inlet, althoughcontributions may have been taken from the preferred site when it was subdivided. Councilpolicy indicates it will endeavour to spend funds in the location and/ or for the purpose for whichthey have been collected. Council may determine to expend funds from the reserve on projectsthat have been deemed to have a broader benefit or that will meet a justified need in anotherlocation within the Shire, but which are outside the area from which funds have been collected.Such justification needs to be justified and minuted by the Open Space Planning Group.Due to the benefits to the wider area of providing a sports park in Aireys Inlet, it may be reasonableto use funds collected in areas surrounding Aireys Inlet (such as Lorne,) for this purpose.2. Government grants (as available in 2007):–– Community Facility Funding ProgramThe Community Facility Funding Program contributes to the provision of high-quality and accessiblecommunity sport and recreation facilities across Victoria. It groups grants into two areas:Planning and Building Community Infrastructure. Relevant Building Community Infrastructurehas two categories: Minor Facilities - projects up to $200,000, and Major Facilities - projects over$200,000. Funding under this program is provided through Local Government Authorities.–– Regional Development Grant ProgramDepartment of Transport and Regional Services (DOTARS) regional PartnershipsProgram have grants available to help provide opportunities for economic developmentand social participation, improve access to services, plan their futures and makestructural adjustments. There is no specific deadline for applications.–– Country Action Grant SchemeThese grants fund initiatives that help organisations operate more effectively.The scheme may assist with the development of a new multicode club.Applications can be submitted during 2008. Funding is up to $5000.–– The Country Football and Netball Program GrantsThis program will provide funding to assist grass roots country football and netball clubsto develop facilities in rural, regional and outer metropolitan locations, including: football,netball and umpire facilities, multi-use facilities shared community, club and social facilitiesand lighting. The recreation reserve may need to include a netball court to be eligible.–– Renewable energy support fundThe Renewable Energy Support Fund is funded through the Victorian Greenhouse Strategy and canprovide funding of up to 20% of the capital cost of projects. Projects must demonstrate innovationand local market development potential in the delivery of renewable energy to Victoria.Eligible projects may produce heat or electricity from a renewable energy source.