Community Projects in Doubt

Key community projects secured by the previous Coalition Government prior to the federal election are under threat after the federal Labor Government has refused to outline whether they will honour the funding commitments.

Federal Member for Bass Bridget Archer said funding for the two projects – $1.5 million for the Exeter Show and Recreation Centre and additional $640,000 towards the Flinders Island Safe Harbour project – were secured through the Coalition’s Community Development Grants in the March Budget.

“After working closely with the Exeter Show Society and Flinders Island Council over a long period to advocate for the projects, they were understandably thrilled to receive earlier this news that they would receive the funds required to progress the projects,” Mrs Archer said.