Member for Warrego Ann Leahy is pleased to announce 10 community groups in Roma, Injune, St George, Thallon and Dirranbandi will receive $287,207 from Round 115 of the Gambling and Community Benefit Fund (GCBF). Also,
* Roma’s Easter in the Country will receive a grant of $35 000 to buy a portable grandstand and assist with the event.
* The Lifeflight Foundation will buy safety equipment with a grant of $32 449 for the Roma base and the Roma Aero Club will receive a $35 000 grant towards the construction of an aircraft hangar.
* The Maranoa Equestrian Club will buy a trailer with a grant of $19,800 and the Roma Showjumping Group will buy a trailer with its grant of $15,500.
* The Injune Campdrafting Association will construct an office building with a grant of $35,000 and the Injune District Tourism Association will upgrade the museum with a grant of $35 000.
* The St George Golf Club will build a shed extension with a grant of $23,088.
* The Thallon State School P and C will install softfall with a grant of $25 800.
* The Dirranbandi Landcare Group will put its grant of $30,570 towards venue hire and purchase of machinery.
The Gambling Community Benefit Fund is a quarterly program providing up to $35,000 to community groups.
In this funding round, a total of $524 315.66 was given to 19 community groups across the Warrego electorate, Ms Leahy said.
“For more information or to request a letter of support for your next funding application, please contact my electorate office on 1800 625 430,” Ms Leahy said.
Community groups may also subscribe to Ms Leahy’s monthly funding list, which details a range of available sources, by emailing warrego@parliament.qld.gov.au.
