Community
2010 Projects
In 2010 a total of $286,108 was committed from the Magellan Community Fund to nine Esperance organisations to undertake a variety of local community projects.
Successful 2010 Projects:
- $78,060 to Friends of the Esperance Civic Centre to replace the outdated technical lighting system in the auditorium.
- $50,000 for the Esperance Tennis Club Inc. to build three new tennis courts and resurface the two existing courts, with further funding to be confirmed for 2011.
- $30,000 in 2010 and a further $20,000 in 2011 to the Esperance Miniature Railway Society Inc. to build a veranda and courtyard at the clock and bell tower.
- $30,000 to Gibson Fire Brigade to build an extension to the existing shed.
- $28,000 to Esperance Lions Club to upgrade and replace equipment within the Lions Park.
- $25,000 to The Cannery Arts Centre to upgrade lighting and install a security system.
- $15,000 to the Esperance and District Agricultural Society for the replacement of old horse stables.
- $5,048 to the Esperance RSL Sub Branch to preserve RSL records.
- $5,000 to Esperance Men in Sheds to supply and install a high capacity mobile vacuum system.
The application process for 2010 was administered by the Shire of Esperance. Applications were assessed and selected by a five person panel comprising three community representatives and a representative from both the Shire and Magellan.
Photo: Esperance Lions Club members concrete the climber walls as part of the Lions Park revamp.
With Magellan's $28,000 contribution and fundraising from the Esperance Lions Club, Esperance's popular Lions Park has undergone an upgrade. The facelift for the park in Castletown includes a new surface and installation of play equipment such as a feature rock climbing wall. Additional equipment will include swings, a spiral pyramid climber and a rocker train.
Photo: The Esperance and District Agricultural Society received funding from the Magellan Community Fund in 2010 to build new horse yards.
