Community
20 June, 2025
District wins big from Tiny Towns Fund
MORE than $230,000 in funding has flowed to projects in Corangamite Shire, thanks to the Tiny Towns Fund.
Labor Member for Western Victoria Gayle Tierney recently announced five new projects in Western Victoria are being delivered through round two of the fund for towns with populations of fewer than 5000 people.
Minister for Regional Development Jaclyn Symes said the grants of between $5000 and $50,000 will help local communities across Victoria flourish, and in many cases, support local workers during project development.
“Rural and regional Victoria has so much to offer, which is why we’re continuing to support projects that enhance our tiniest towns, strengthen community connections and encourage more visitors to all corners of the state,” she said.
“The Tiny Towns Fund is refreshing community halls, creating new walking tracks, upgrading local sporting facilities and boosting the regional art scene, making our smallest towns are great places to live, work, stay and play.”
Successful projects in western Victoria supported by the fund include Corangamite Shire Council receiving $50,000 to go towards the Lismore Footbridge replacement, $40,000 for stage three of Cobden Tandarook Park Restoration, and $50,000 for the Skipton Jubilee Park toilet upgrade.
The Camperdown-Timboon Rail Trail Management Committee and South Purrumbete Recreation Reserve Committee of Management also received funding for their projects, receiving $46,500 for resurfacing Camperdown Timboon Rail Trail between Timboon township and the Curdies Historic Trestle Bridge and $50,000 for restoring the old football rooms at the South Purrumbete Recreation Reserve respectively.
Almost 350 projects are now being supported through round one and round two of the Tiny Towns Fund across more than 300 towns.
Member for Western Victoria Gayle Tierney said the fund is a part of the Labor Government’s record $45 billion investment over the past decade in projects and programs that support regional and rural Victoria.
“Our tiniest towns are often the heart and soul of Western Victoria – where community spirit runs deep, and people look out for one another,” she said.
“These projects, though small in scale, will have a big impact on local pride, connection and opportunity.
“Whether it’s replacing the footbridge in Lismore, resurfacing the rail trail between Timboon township and Curdies Bridge, or bringing the old footy rooms in South Purrumbete back to life – it’s wonderful to see projects like these getting the support they deserve.
“These investments celebrate who we are and back the dedicated locals and volunteers who keep our towns thriving.”
For more information about the Tiny Towns Fund, visit rdv.vic.gov.au/tiny-towns-fund
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