Funding Applications, Submissions, Briefing Notes

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Description

Central Queensland Environmental Management Systems Tender - Central Queensland Area Consultative Committee

Funding application/tender for the delivery of environmental management services by the CQACC under the Environmental Management Systems -National Pilot Program.

Included additional assistance in the development of the proposed business/service model.

Clermont and District Tourism Industry Development Strategy - Belyando Shire Council (Moranbah, Qld)

Funding application seeking circa $40k in Commonwealth funding towards a Tourism & Marketing Development Strategy for Clermont and district.

The aims of the Strategy were to: examine tourism markets and identify target markets; identify promotional methods to attract target markets; assess existing tourist facilities and resources; and provide recommendations about how to best develop tourism assets (including preliminary design drawings and development cost estimates).

Cooloola Cove Community Recreational Park Stage 1 - Cooloola Cove People Power Inc (Cooloola Cove, Qld)

Funding application seeking circa $70k towards the development of extensive walking trails; installation of children's play equipment; and purchase of gardening and lawn maintenance equipment.

Development Planning Study for the Tiaro Freshwater Research and Education Centre (part 1)- Tiaro Shire Council (Tiaro, Qld)

Funding application seeking circa $30k in Commonwealth funding towards the cost of a development plan for the proposed Tiaro Freshwater Research & Education Centre.

The aim of the plan being to investigate the practical and financial issues in establishment of the proposed Centre and provide recommendations about optimal development to capitalise on apparent tourism and education opportunities.

Economic Model for Northern NSW - Tweed Economic Development Corporation Ltd ( Tweed Heads, NSW)

Funding application seeking circa $180k towards the cost of developing an innovative economic modelling tool to support the identification and evaluation of socioeconomic development projects and business development initiatives in northern NSW (incorporating the Local Government Areas of Tweed, Ballina, Byron, Kyogle, and Lismore). Total project value $250k.

Heritage Precinct Developments at the Historic Port of Echuca - Campaspe Shire Council (Echuca, Vic)

Funding applications to the Community Support Fund and the Regional Infrastructure Development Fund seeking circa $210k towards the cost of capital works at the heritage-listed Port of Echuca- one of Victoria's premier tourism attractions.

Works included: improvements in footpath access, car park access, playground access; new accessible toilets; gardens and beautification works; and renovations to the historic Permewan Wright building.

Ilfracombe Pool Shade & Surface - Ilfracombe Sport & Recreation Association (Ilfracombe, Qld)

Funding application seeking circa $15k towards the cost of erecting shade over the spa and pool and painting of a non-slip surface around the pool.

Injune Multi Purpose Centre (part 1) - Bungil Shire Council (Roma, Qld)

Funding application seeking $130k in State funding towards the construction Injune Multi Purpose Centre which included: a new building comprising art/craft gallery, outdoor theatre and stage, offices for visiting service providers, museum, visitor information centre; and extensions to the adjacent town hall and public toilets (total project value circa $1.5M).

Injune Multi Purpose Centre (part 2) - Bungil Shire Council (Roma, Qld)

Funding application seeking $495k in Commonwealth funding towards the construction of the Injune Multi Purpose Centre which included: a new building comprising art/craft gallery, outdoor theatre and stage, offices for visiting service providers, museum, visitor information centre; and extensions to the adjacent town hall and public toilets (total project value circa $1.5M).

Isisford Shire History (part 1) - Isisford Shire Historical Association (Isisford, Qld)

Funding application seeking around $40k in State funding development of a book dealing with the history of the district to be researched by a professional historian and author working with community groups and culminating in a published work (total project value $146k).

Longreach Aquatic Centre Upgrade (part 1) - Longreach Shire Council (Longreach, Qld)

Funding application to Qld Dept of Sport & Recreation's Major Facilities Program seeking $1.5M towards Longreach Aquatic Centre upgrades Stage 1 (total project value $3.4M).

The project involved a n ew (Olympic standard) 50x25m pool; new water treatment plant, plant room and equipment store room; and pool heating initiatives - modification of existing pool blankets, new pool blankets. Included development of the EOI.

Longreach Saleyards Upgrade - Submission - Longreach Shire Council (Longreach, Qld)

Development of a detailed report/ submission providing information concerning the need for funding towards infrastructure upgrades of the saleyards. A briefing note providing a summary of the project was also prepared.

Longreach Saleyards Upgrade - Application - Longreach Shire Council (Longreach, Qld)

Funding application seeking $313k in funding towards upgrade of saleyards infrastructure - the Longreach Saleyards being a major regional selling centre. Included completion of EOI, full application, and electronic lodgement. Total project value approx $650k.

Multi-level Participatory Family Support Program - Newlife Care Inc (Robina, Qld)

Funding application seeking circa $148k over 3 years towards a Multi-level Participatory Family Support Program (principally covering the southern Gold Coast region) involving delivery of family education programs, family counselling and referral to specialist support.

The objective being to provide a holistic range of family and parenting education and support services to strengthen families and prevention, early intervention and specialist support to prevent and redress family problems. Included electronic lodgement.

Outer Barcoo Interpretation Centre Stage 1 (part 1) - Isisford Shire Council (Isisford, Qld)

Funding application seeking circa $180k in State funding towards the construction cost of the Outer Barcoo Interpretation Centre – a proposed tourism attraction also offering community use benefits (total project value $1.3M).

Roma Saleyards Upgrade Submission and Briefing Note - Roma-Bungil Showgrounds & Saleyards Board (Roma, Qld)

Development of a detailed report/ submission providing information concerning the need for funding towards infrastructure upgrades of the saleyards. A briefing note providing a summary of the project was also prepared.

Pinaroo Roma Aged Care Facility Carpark - Pinaroo Roma Inc (Roma, Qld)

Funding application seeking circa $50k funding towards sealing and lighting of the car park area at Pinaroo Roma Aged Care facility - total project cost circa $61k..

Roma Tennis Courts Repairs - Roma & District Tennis Club Inc (Roma, Qld)

Funding application seeking circa $25k funding towards the cost of essential repairs and maintenance works to the 'ant bed' court surfaces at the Roma tennis courts ( one of the key tennis facilities in the region) supporting fixtures, training and competitions.

Tambo Post Acute Care an Respite Centre - Tambo Community Care Organisation Inc (Tambo, Qld)

Funding application seeking circa $57k towards the capital cost of developing a Post Acute Care and Respite Centre primarily for the short-term accommodation of persons requiring basic post-acute care and support, as well as for short term respite care of older persons and people with disabilities.

Structural Adjustment Assistance Package for Western Qld and NSW - Southern Inland Queensland ACC & Central Queensland ACC

Detailed submission seeking some $20M in funding towards a structural adjustment package for remote and disadvantaged communities western NSW and Queensland (23 Local Governments covered).

The submission provided a summary of key regional issues, details of key socioeconomic indicators and an overview of individual Local Government Areas. A briefing note providing a summary of the project was also prepared.

Western Queensland School Transportation - Central Queensland Area Consultative Committee (Rockhampton, Qld)

Funding application seeking circa $195k in Commonwealth funding for the purchase of 3 Land cruiser Troop Carriers for use by school children and the wider community in the Shires of Diamantina, Barcoo and Isisford.