General News
15 July, 2024
Gardens granted a fresh look this spring
Jeparit residents can look forward to their town’s main street receiving a facelift thanks to the successful funding application by Hindmarsh Shire Council.
Roy Street’s streetscape will receive $36,405 from the state government’s Tiny Towns Fund to replace the existing timber garden bed surrounds between Charles Street and Scott Street.
It is hoped the new garden beds, with their future planting still to come, will enhance the aesthetics of the town and improve the safety of local and visiting pedestrians using the footpaths.
Planning will also be undertaken for the future replacement of Roy Street’s remaining timber garden edging.
Hindmarsh Shire Council mayor Councillor Brett Ireland lives in Jeparit and said he was delighted by the successful grants application.
“The collaborative funding from the grant, plus funding from Hindmarsh Shire and the Jeparit Town Committee, will enable us to give the main street of Jeparit a much needed spruce up.
“Congratulations to all involved.”
Jeparit Town Advisory Committee chairman Jason Hutson said the committee were pleased too.
“It is an initiative that has been needed, and will certainly improve the look of Roy Street,” Mr Hutson said.
“The Town Advisory Committee, along with Council, will be contributing funds towards the project.”
Hindmarsh Shire Council and the Jeparit Town Advisory Committee will each contribute an additional $6,068 towards the project, for a total cost of $48,541.
Works are expected to commence in the coming months, and be completed by the end of the year.
For more information or if you have any questions, please contact our Community Wellbeing team on, on 03 5391 4444 or by email at info@hindmarsh.vic.gov.au.