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BRIDGETOWN-GREENBUSHES STAR SEPTEMBER 2023
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BRIDGETOWN-GREENBUSHES GETS TALISON FUNDING BOOST CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 But there’s also money for a plan to install solar panels and batteries on the Leisure Centre, Library, and Civic Centre, making them energy self-sufficient, and reducing their running costs. “Talison is looking to support projects that are a high priority for local communities and consistent with the development priorities of local government,” said Talison’s General Manager Craig Dawson. “We have been engaging with local governments and community organisations over the past few months to identify projects that will add value to our communities across a broad range of categories.” As far as the Shire’s concerned, it’s just the start of a partnership that should produce ongoing benefits for the community in the form of upgraded roads, parks and facilities for years to come. “This partnership is in addition to the Shire’s usual capital works program which will still be delivered as per our budget, so it really has provided a boost that will enable Council to respond to community-driven projects in a timely manner,” Shire of BridgetownGreenbushes CEO Tim Clynch said. “The Council has been working towards a partnership such as this with Talison for some time,” Shire President Jenny Mountford said. “This year saw a step up in discussions, and Council worked on ideas with the CEO Tim Clynch and the team around a collection of projects outside our normal capital works program, that could be supported by such a partnership.
Subsequently Tim and the Exec Team put together an excellent proposal which was presented to the Talison Lithium Board.
It’s just the start of a partnership that should produce ongoing benefits for the community in the form of upgraded roads, parks and facilities. “We are now delighted to see the formalising and commencement of this momentous partnership. “The community of Greenbushes in particular will benefit from some important works with this significant allocation from Talison this year. “We are looking forward to ongoing collaboration via the Powerful Partnership program with further projects in coming years.”
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The historic Greenbushes RSL building will also be given a $190,000 make-over in a community-driven project that will improve facilities for the community while enhancing the building’s street frontage. Works will include removing asbestos cladding, re-stumping and renovating the kitchen. Greenbushes RSL President Trevor Bottomley said his organization was pleased to have been supported in the inaugural round of Talison’s CIP. “The RSL members have been fundraising for many years to kick start the project, and now, with the generous support of Talison we have the opportunity to give the premises a new lease of life,” said Mr Bottomley. “It is a historical building which has withstood many changes in the community over the years and with this refurbishment will be able to stand proudly in the main street of Greenbushes for many years to come”. In a separate funding agreement Geegeelup Village will also benefit from a $200,000 contribution from Talison for groundworks for four new units for seniors in Allnutt Street to enable them to stay in their community as they grow older. It’s been warmly welcomed by Geegeelup’s Manager, Sean Mahoney. “The Talison investment in facilities for our elders will be used to support Geegeelup’s vision to grow and provide more opportunities for residents to age in their own community and the impact of this support is life changing,” Mr Mahoney said.
