Norlane West Scout Group is celebrating news that it will receive government funding for a new hall.
Deputy Prime Minister and Member for Corio Richard Marles, Minister for Infrastructure and Member for Ballarat Catherine King, and State Member for Lara Ella George were recent special visitors to the group, alongside several state representatives from Scouts Vic and members from the community.
Their visit was to announce the group’s successful application to the Growing Regions Fund, resulting in a grant of just over $660,000 towards a new hall build.
Committee of management member Kim said: “This is amazing news for the group who have spent countless advocating for and applying for grants and fundraising opportunities for a new hall.
“The current facility is over 70 years old and was originally temporarily housing for workers building the Shell refinery. Around 60 years ago it was moved to its current location on Donnybrook Road in Norlane where it has seen many adventurous Scouts go through its doors. However, it is currently at end of life.”
The new Norlane West Scout and Community Activity Centre will offer Scouts and their families plus people and businesses in the wider northern community a modern, accessible, safe and inclusive activity space. It will have meeting rooms, an industrial kitchen, storage, internal toilets and shower, onsite disabled parking, proper drive-through access and onsite bike parking.
For more information about Norlane West Scouts, email: [email protected]