News
30 August, 2024
Scoring big for the bowls
The Lowood and District Memorial Bowls Club will receive almost $20,000 in Federal funding to upgrade audio visual equipment and build community capacity and resilience, as part of the Federal Government’s $519 million Future Drought Fund.
The $19,999 grant will provide for modern, fit for purpose audio visual equipment suitable for holding public and private meetings, forums, workshops and seminars at Lowood Bowls Club to help build community capacity, confidence and resilience.
It will provide community accessible facilities with audio visual delivery technology, currently only accessible by travelling out of the district to other areas.
Member for Blair Shayne Neumann congratulated Lowood and District Memorial Bowls Club on their grant, and emphasised the importance of the funding to help the local community prepare for the impacts of future droughts.
“Unfortunately, drought and other natural disasters are a harsh reality for many communities like ours that depend on local agriculture, and it has the potential to cause long-term damage,” Mr Neumann said.
“That’s why we’re helping the Lowood area and Somerset Region prepare for future droughts, ensuring we’re ready and resilient if a drought hits.
“This project will equip the bowls club with the tools they need to help the community come together and connect, and build community capacity and resilience.
“The more we do to help communities better prepare for drought beforehand, the more ready and resilient they’ll be.”
For more information, visit the website: https://frrr.org.au/funding/disaster-resilienceand-climate-solutions/small-networksgrants/
