2000-2001

Regional Solutions Programme

Shire of Hepburn

Extension of Creswick District News Premises

(Note 1)

N/A

Approved 20/12/2000

(Note 2)

(Note 2)

(Note 7)

$56,925

Regional Solutions Programme

Golden Plains Shire Council

Haddon and District Multi Purpose Community Centre (Incorporation Health and Family Services)

(Note 1)

N/A

Approved 25/7/2001

(Note 2)

(Note 2)

(Note 7)

$220,000

Regional Solutions Programme

Northern Grampians Shire Council

Northern Grampian - Small Towns - Big Hearts Community based town strategy plans/Northern Grampians

(Note 1)

N/A

Approved 25/7/2001

(Note 2)

(Note 2)

(Note 7)

$35,200

$312,125

Regional Assistance Programme

Pyrenees Shire Council 5 Lawrence Street Beaufort, Vic 3373

Beaufort Visitor Services The project objective was to develop a precinct providing a state-of-the-art amenities block in the main street of Beaufort.

(Note 3)

N/A

Not Approved 27/10/2000

(Note 4)

(Note 6)

N/A

N/A

Regional Assistance Programme

Sovereign Hill Museums Assn Bradshaw Street Ballarat, Vic 3350

Narmbool Landventures The project constructed the first stage of a broader initiative to develop an educational camping site with a historical, indigenous and environmental focus.

(Note 3)

N/A

Approved 17/10/2000

(Note 4)

(Note 6)

Evidence of a series of focus groups and consultations with relevant sectors of the community including education organisations, tourism marketers and State and Local Government.

$275,000

Regional Assistance Programme

Pyrenees Shire 5 Lawrence Street Beaufort, Vic 3373

Pyrenees & Grampians Regional Wine Industry & By Product A study into the expansion of the cross-regional wine industry and analysis of possible re-use of industry by-products

(Note 3)

N/A

Approved 12/12/2000

(Note 4)

(Note 6)

Evidence of support provided from regional winery associations, the three participating LGAs and the Victorian Wine Tourism Association

$49,500

Regional Assistance Programme

Ballarat Tourism City of Ballarat PO Box 655 Ballarat, Vic 3353

Ballarat Trams and Transportation Feasibility Study The second stage of a three stage tourism/transportation study. A detailed study into the viability of a tourist transport facility linking key tourist and retail centres.

(Note 3)

N/A

Approved 30/04/2001

(Note 4)

(Note 6)

Copies of surveys from visitors and tourism operators.

$73,150

Regional Assistance Programme

Youth Services City of Ballarat Ballarat, Vic 3353

Business Plan Development for Young People’s Music & Arts Development of a Business Plan to establish a young people’s music/multimedia studio in the Ballarat region.

(Note 3)

N/A

Approved 30/04/2001

(Note 4)

(Note 6)

Evidence of consultations with you including Work for the Dole participants and youth “At Risk”.

$14,300

$411,950

2001-2002

Regional Solutions Programme

Pyrenees Shire Council

Avoca Exhibition & Convention Centre

(Note 1)

N/A

Approved 29/04/2002

(Note 2)

(Note 2)

(Note 7)

$440,000

Regional Solutions Programme

Ballarat Regional Industries Inc

BRI Wendouree - Working Together Growing Together

(Note 1)

N/A

Approved 18/04/2002

(Note 2)

(Note 2)

(Note 7)

$330,000

Regional Solutions Programme

Ballarat City Council

Ballarat Retail Development Program

(Note 1)

N/A

Approved 29/04/2002

(Note 2)

(Note 2)

(Note 7)

$330,000

Regional Solutions Programme

Glenorchy Memorial Hall Committee Inc

Glenorchy Hall Restoration

(Note 1)

N/A

Approved 20/05/2002

(Note 2)

(Note 2)

(Note 7)

$11,750

Regional Solutions Programme

Central Goldfields Shire Council

The Talbot Community Information and Resource Centre for Growth and Development

(Note 1)

N/A

Approved 12/09/2002

(Note 2)

(Note 2)

(Note 7)

$193,536

Total 2001-2002

$1,305,286

Regional Assistance Programme

Pyrenees Shire 5 Lawrence Street Beaufort, Vic 3373

Beaufort Industrial Park Construction of a commercial building as part of an industrial park.

(Note 3)

N/A

Withdrawn

(Note 4)

(Note 6)

N/A

N/A

Regional Assistance Programme

Central Highlands ACC Dawson Street Ballarat, Vic 3353

Building Opportunities for Older Workers To develop awareness across 5 ACC regions of the barriers faced by the ageing workforce.

(Note 3)

N/A

  Not Approved 21/09/2001

(Note 4)

(Note 6)

N/A

N/A

Regional Assistance Programme

Great Grape Road Inc c/- Stawell Visitor Information Centre Western Highway Stawell, Vic 3380

Great Grape Road To develop, implement and accelerate the Great Grape Road touring route across three winery sub-regions.

(Note 3)

N/A

Approved 11/02/2002

(Note 4)

(Note 6)

Evidence of support was provided from cross regional vignerons and wine associations and three local government authorities.

$44,000

Regional Assistance Programme

Aust Institute of Export 53 Queen Street Melbourne, Vic 3000

Growing Jobs Thru Export To develop the export capabilities of the Central Highlands region.

(Note 3)

N/A

Approved 11/02/2002

(Note 4)

(Note 6)

Evidence of support was provided from a wide range of stakeholders and contributors.

$132,550

Regional Assistance Programme

Hepburn Shire Council 76 Vincent Street Daylesford, Vic 3460

Daylesford Mineral Springs Interpretation Facility The design and construction of a mineral springs interpretation facility.

(Note 3)

N/A

Approved 9/05/2002

(Note 4)

(Note 6)

Evidence of support was provided from Macedon Ranges and Spa Country Campaign Committee, Vic Mineral Water Committee and Local Government.

$44,000

Regional Assistance Programme

Hepburn Shire Council 76 Vincent Street Daylesford, Vic 3460

Clunes Tourism Product Development and Scoping Study To assist the local small community of Clunes to position itself to take full advantage of its tourism appeal including heritage attractions.

(Note 3)

N/A

Approved 20/06/2002

(Note 4)

(Note 6)

Evidence of support was provided from a number small businesses.

$27,500

Total 2001-2002

$248,050

Rural Transaction Centres

Pyrenees Shire Council

The development of the Lexton Rural Transaction Centre

(Note 5)

(Note 5)

Approved 4/02/2003

(Note 5)

(Note 5)

(Note 7)

$192,710

Rural Transaction Centres

Pyrenees Shire Council

The development of the Avoca Rural Transaction Centre

(Note 5)

(Note 5)

Approved 6/03/2003

(Note 5)

(Note 5)

(Note 7)

$58,378.00

Total 2001-2002

$251,088

2002-2003

Regional Solutions Programme

Northern Grampians Shire Council

Stawell Gift Hall of Fame Development

(Note 1)

N/A

Approved 17/12/2002

(Note 2)

(Note 2)

(Note 7)

$385,000

Total 2002-2003

$385,000

Regional Assistance Programme

Pyrenees Shire Council 5 Lawrence Street Beaufort, Vic 3373

Avoca Exhibition & Convention Centre Business/Marketing Strategy To develop a comprehensive Business and Marketing Strategy for the Pyrenees Ranges community for a new Avoca Exhibition Centre

(Note 3)

(Note 4)

Approved 8/11/2002

(Note 4)

(Note 6)

Evidence of support was provided from the Council and the community.

$22,000

Regional Assistance Programme

City of Ballarat PO Box 655 Ballarat, Vic 3353

Eureka Stage 2 Business Plan To develop a Feasibility Study and Business Development Plan to ensure the Eureka (Stockade) Centre is a sustainable cultural tourism attraction of national significance.

(Note 3)

(Note 4)

Approved 8/05/2003

(Note 4)

(Note 6)

Evidence of support was provided from State government.

$49,500

Regional Assistance Programme

City of Ballarat PO Box 655 Ballarat, Vic 3353

Ballarat Regional Film Office - the Local Link To design and develop a virtual film location prospectus.

(Note 3)

(Note 4)

Approved 12/06/2003

(Note 4)

(Note 6)

Evidence of support was provided from the Melbourne Film Office, Local governments and peak industry bodies.

$24,200

Regional Assistance Programme

Great Grape Road Inc c/- Stawell Visitor Information Centre Western Highway Stawell, Vic 3380

Great Grape Road Phase 2 To implement marketing initiatives across three disparate winery regions by developing unified branding, signage and logo which will raise the profile and position the Great Grape Road as a recognised tourism route.

(Note 3)

(Note 4)

Approved 12/06/2003

(Note 4)

(Note 6)

Evidence of support was provided from relevant peak industry bodies and local governments.

$27,000

Total 2002-2003

$122,700

2003-2004

Regional Partnerships

City of Ballarat

Masterplan for Ballarat Showgrounds

19/09/2003

14/11/2003

Approved 5/12/2003

strengthening growth and opportunities by investing in projects that strengthen and provide greater opportunities for economic and social participation in the community

Not specified

Evidence of support provided from key community groups

$24,200

Regional Partnerships

Coghills Creek Progress Association Inc

CCPAI Community Hall Redevelopment

09/01/2004

24/12/2003

Approved 19/02/2004

strengthening growth and opportunities by investing in projects that strengthen and provide greater opportunities for economic and social participation in the community

Not specified

Evidence of support provided from key community groups

$29,920

Regional Partnerships

Hepburn Shire Council

Australia’s National Mineral Water and Bathhouse Facility

20/01/2004

20/01/2004

Approved 1/04/2004

strengthening growth and opportunities by investing in projects that strengthen and provide greater opportunities for economic and social participation in the community

Secure 106 jobs, increase in employment oportunities expected as a result of increased tourism

Evidence of support provided from key community groups

$550,000

Regional Partnerships

Central Highlands Group Training Inc

So You Want to Build Bridges

23/01/2004

23/01/2004

Approved 23/03/2004

supporting planning by investing in projects that assist communities to identify and explore opportunities and to develop strategies for action;

Increased employment oportunities for participants in programme

Evidence of support provided from key community groups

$28,600

Total 2003-2004

$632,720

2004-2005

Regional Partnerships

Hepburn Shire Council

Daylesford Recreation

23/01/2004

23/01/2004

Approved 31/08/2004

strengthening growth and opportunities by investing in projects that strengthen and provide greater opportunities for economic and social participation in the community

Not specified

Evidence of support provided from key government, buisness and community groups

$132,000

Regional Partnerships

Ballarat Community Development Centre Cooperative Ltd.

Violet Grove - A Community Business Precinct

14/07/2004

06/07/2004

Approved 20/12/2004

supporting planning by investing in projects that assist communities to identify and explore opportunities and to develop strategies for action;

Not specified

Evidence of support provided from key business and community groups

$104,500

Regional Partnerships

Ballarat Grammar School

Labyrinth at Wedouree Centre for Performing Arts

N/A

N/A

Not approved 15/11/2004

Did not satisfy Regional Partnerships criteria

N/A

N/A

0

Total 2004-2005

$236,500