Veolia Mulwaree Trust announces first funding recipients of 2023

15-05-2023

MEDIA RELEASE SUPPLIED BY VEOLIA MULWAREE TRUST

The Veolia Mulwaree Trust has granted almost $300,000 to 58 local community groups and organisations, in the first round of funding announced for 2023.

Of the successful applicants, 11 projects, including four in the Upper Lachlan Shire, have received significant grants and 47 small projects, including four in the Upper Lachlan Shire, have received donations, all of which will go toward bettering local communities.

Successful community organisations were presented with their grants in Goulburn earlier this month and the projects to be undertaken will improve sport and recreation facilities, support local schools and improve a community hall.

Justin Houghton, chairman of the Veolia Mulwaree Trust, and manager of Veolia’s Woodlawn Eco Precinct said meeting the funding recipients was one of the most rewarding parts of his job.

“The work we do at the Woodlawn Eco Precinct enables us to continue to support the local community and to date, we have contributed over $13M to more than 1600 local projects through the Veolia Mulwaree Trust.

“Congratulations to the recipients in this funding round, we look forward to seeing your projects develop and the positive impacts they will bring to our local communities,” he said.

The successful grant projects are:

  • Upper Lachlan Shire Council – New Lin Cooper Sports Amenities Building – $100,000
  • Crookwell Public School P & C Association – Kindergarten Shade Shelter – $20,258
  • Crookwell & District Ladies Dog Sports Club – Off Leash Dog Park Upgrade – $19,019
  • Gunning Public School P & C Association – New Dishwasher for Canteen – $3,895
  • Penrose Community Association Incorporated – Wheelchair Lift for New Penrose Hall Stage – $24,491
  • Bundanoon Tennis Club Incorporated – LED Lighting Upgrade – $10,000
  • Exeter Soccer Club Incorporated – Drinking Fountain at Exeter Oval – $5,467
  • Wollondilly Pony Club Incorporated – Zero Turn Ride on Mower – $5,000
  • St Michael’s Catholic Parish Primary School Nowra –  All Weather Synthetic Grass Playground – $22,000
  • Bowral Little Athletics Club – Ride on Lawn Mower – $7,140
  • Mount Hunter Public School –  Shade Structure for Playground Equipment – $18,350

In addition, 47 successful small projects have shared in just over $64,000 in contributions through the Trust’s donation program, including:

  • Crookwell Rugby Club
  • Breadalbane Hall & Park 355 Committee
  • Crookwell CWA Day Branch
  • Music Theatre Projects Ltd
  • Goulburn Uniting Church
  • Goulburn Baptist Church
  • Oberon United Football Club
  • Shoalhaven High School
  • Culburra Beach and District Garden Club Inc
  • Huskisson Community Centre Management Committee
  • Shoalhaven Heads Native Botanic Garden Incorporated
  • Braidwood Lions Club
  • Douglas Park Wilton Netball Club Inc
  • Culburra Beach & Districts Men’s Shed Inc
  • Bundanoon Folk Festival Association Inc
  • Shoalhaven Model Railway Club Inc
  • Sussex Inlet District Cricket Club
  • Tarago Landcare Group Incorporated
  • Thirlmere Netball Club
  • Shoalhaven Heads Public School
  • Sussex Inlet Men’s Shed Inc
  • Sussex Inlet Football Club
  • Noah’s Inclusion Services
  • Douglas Park Tennis Club Inc
  • Highlands Soccer Association
  • Sussex Inlet Tennis Club Inc
  • Bungonia and District Historical Society Inc
  • Bungonia Park Land Manager
  • Hill Top Public School
  • Cystic Fibrosis – Goulburn and District
  • CTC Robertson Inc
  • Shoalhaven City Council
  • Clifton Community Food Garden
  • Oberon District Museum Society
  • Oberon Golf Club
  • The Oaks Community Chamber of Commerce
  • Tarago Fishing Club
  • Bundanoon Swimming Club
  • Southern Highlands Symphony Orchestra Inc
  • Goulburn Crookwell Heritage Railway Inc
  • Highland Grace Incorporated
  • RFBI Goulburn Masonic Village
  • Connect Christian Church
  • Avoca Rural Fire Brigade
  • Jervis Bay Outrigger Canoe Club
  • North Nowra Cambewarra Cricket Club
  • Jervis Bay Community & Men’s Shed Inc

The Veolia Mulwaree 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.

Eligible local organisations are invited to apply to the Veolia Mulwaree Trust’s second funding round of 2023 is open now. Application forms are available via Smartygrants and applications will close on 1 June.

For more information regarding applying to the Trust’s funding programs visit https://mulwareetrust.smartygrants.com.au