Ongoing recovery and future resilience
Nearly two and a half years since the bushfires (followed by flooding and the COVID-19 pandemic) and there has been significant progress towards our Vision of an inclusive, vibrant, strong, and safe community.
So many people are working hard on our recovery – local volunteer organisations, clubs, and charities as well as our politicians, government and non-government agencies. The efforts of these groups, combined with MADRA’s community consultation, advocacy and support for numerous recovery initiatives, have seen well over $50m committed to recovery projects in our district. Our voice is being heard. Together, we have been able to influence our recovery in line with our priorities, preferences, local knowledge and – most importantly – our values. As a community, we can be proud.
We also acknowledge the hard work of the many volunteers who wrote grant applications that were not successful. Grant funding is still available and we continue working with agencies and community groups to get the best possible results for our community.
Putting a $ figure against recovery projects does not tell the whole story. The flow-on effects of investment and community advocacy are evident. Opportunities to reconnect through social events, ongoing mental health and other supports, environmental restoration activities, the social and economic benefits of rebuilt and enhanced infrastructure – these are essential elements of recovery that are difficult to quantify.
While much has been achieved, there is still much to do. Work continues in the areas of fuel management, energy resilience and finding ways to broaden and diversify our economy and create employment.
Replacing lost housing stocks remains a critical recovery priority. The lack of affordable rental and social housing adversely impacts our social, health and economic viability on many levels. In April, the Minister for Housing committed to building ten homes for social and affordable housing and providing two modular homes for emergency housing. In addition to the Black Summer grant funding received by MDHSS for additional MIVA cottages, this is a great start.
Your views are important to our ongoing advocacy and progress in disaster recovery and resilience initiatives. You can contact us via our email: madra.3892@gmail.com or drop a note into our suggestion boxes outside the Post Office and the Genoa Pub.
From MADRA
Funds have been allocated to refurbish the Mallacoota Main Hall.
MALLACOOTA AND DISTRICT RECOVERY FUNDING
Note: This list shows approximate amounts for some initiatives and amounts are not known (n/k) for some others. In addition, several funding applications are still in play.
Mallacoota Main Hall |
$1,000,000 |
Combined Emergency Services facility |
$4,570,000 |
Mallacoota Abalone Ltd |
$3,000,000 |
Maurice Ave streetscaping |
$1,500,000 |
Genoa-Mallacoota Road |
$14,700,000 |
Genoa Hall |
$76,000 |
Parks, lakes, and beach infrastructure |
$2,800,000 |
Mallacoota Fundraising Group (Mariska and Martin) – Emergency Services and Health equipment |
$502,000 |
Skate Park |
$600,000 |
Genoa Tennis Courts |
$184,617 |
Mallacoota Golf Club |
$1,890,000 |
Mallacoota Pony Club |
$366,000 |
Mallacoota District Historical Society – Native bush walk |
$25,000 |
Emergency Equipment/Shed for Genoa |
Private donation |
MLC donation for Youth Projects |
$31,000 |
Bendigo Bank Foundation Solar Farm |
$50,000 |
Mallacoota Mudbrick Pavilion |
$593,628 |
Preschool |
$2,500,000 |
Improving telecommunications |
$2,000,000 |
Individual donations |
$174,000 |
Wilderness Workspace |
$150,000 |
Mallacoota District Historical Society – Bunker Museum power supply |
$67,633 |
Halls and Rec Reserves Committee – Emergency Power |
$67,000 |
CHIRF Ashes to Music Program |
$10,000 |
CHIRF – Youth Workers |
$439,326 |
Bendigo Bank Foundation – Youth Workers |
$60,000 |
Mallacoota Bowling Club |
$85,000 |
Mallacoota Tool Library |
$124,899 |
Mallacoota Field and Game Club |
$280,000 |
Mallacoota Arts Council – Art Studio Space |
$43,091 |
MDHSS Miva Cottages |
$2,150,000 |
Mirrabooka Road Footpath |
$582,000 |
Landcare Far East Victoria |
$250,000 |
Mallacoota Endemic Garden |
$29,000 |
Gipsy Point Base station |
$693,882 |
Mallacoota Food Van Feast |
$2000 |
Don/Yolande Fire Book project |
$8,000 |
Be Ready Coota Day and Genoa BBQ |
$2500 |
Coota Gathers (Music Victoria) |
$456,480 |
Royal Flying Doctor Service – Psychology services |
Ongoing |
St Vincent de Paul Society – School Social worker |
n/k |
SES trailer for Genoa/equipment |
n/k |
Art Gallery Print Making equip |
n/k |
Envite – Natural Resource Management Crews |
n/k |
Music Victoria Regional Development Program |
n/k |
Homes Victoria – 10 homes |
t.b.a |
Mallacoota Mapping the Future project |
$10,000 |
3MGB, Music Victoria and Mallacoota Events outside broadcast unit |
$50,000 |
Mallacoota Sea Eagles Dragon Boat Club |
$15,000 |
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