FAQs
What is the funding for?
The Mallacoota Hall was the primary refuge, relief and recovery facility during the 2019/2020 Black Summer Bushfires. This project will upgrade the Mallacoota Hall to improve its functionality for day to day use and in times of crisis by:
- relocating the main entry
- addressing existing accessibility barriers
- redeveloping the toilets to improve accessibility and functionality
- future proofing the building to prevent bushfire smoke entering the facility
- creating new internal storage space
- expanding the existing kitchen
- creation of additional community and office spaces
When will activity start?
Activity pertaining to concept design and stakeholder consultation has already started. It is hoped that the construction phase will start later this year and be completed by mid-2023
Which Department is funding this activity?
The Local Economic Recovery Program supports projects that contributes to economic, social, infrastructural or environmental recovery of communities most heavily impacted by the 2019 / 2020 Victorian Bushfires.
The $26.6 million Bushfire Recovery Local Community Grants program has been established to support local community recovery by funding projects that are important to achieving the aspirations and priorities of local communities.