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Community Asset Committees Annual Report highlights key achievements for the region

The Annual Report provides a summary of achievements and actions of each of the Community Asset Committees (CAC) and confirms the commitment of Council in supporting the volunteers who make up each CAC.

Each CAC comprises of a group of dedicated volunteers who contribute their time and expertise to operating some of Council’s community facilities. Council’s Community Wellbeing team aims to ensure that the CAC are supported to meet their requirements and are assisted with promotion and recruitment to attract new members.

Council currently has 17 CAC which have been delegated to manage specific Council owned community facilities and recreation reserves across the region. The Annual Report 2022/23 highlights the key achievements for each committee during the financial year, along with outlining their future goals for the facility.

Mayor, Councillor Shane Sali, said Council was extremely pleased to support the work of these important committees each year.

“Our Community Asset Committees give community members a great sense of pride and involvement in their local area,” he said.

“It is always great to see these reports come out which detail the fantastic work and upgrades that have occurred over the year for each committee.”

The next CAC Annual Report for the 2023/24 financial year is due to be presented to Council by July 2025.

A summary of the key achievements of each Community Asset Committee is included below.

Community Asset Committee	Key Achievements
Arcadia Recreation Reserve and Community Centre	A new Committee was elected in December 2022 and since that time the committee has focused on identifying future activities aimed at improving the experience of local community members. The committee is proactive in the continual upkeep of the native gardens and trees.
Bunbartha Recreation Reserve	Significant use of the facility by craft groups, flood community recovery committee, social groups. Continual use by the Northerners Cricket Club, and Bunbartha Tennis Club. Hot shots events such as Mother’s Day brunch, BBQ for flood recovery and Christmas in July were a great success. Funding yet to be finalised for tennis court resurfacing.
Caniambo Hall	Christmas BBQ night was a success with a good crowd. Good use of hall with continual use from the CWA. Community gatherings and meal nights have been well supported. Repairs to be arranged for damaged stage and floor.
Central Park Recreation Reserve	Facility continues to be hired on a regular basis. New chairs have been purchased, netting has been installed behind the football goals and a new public drink fountain installed.
Congupna Recreation Reserve and Community Centre	Increase in bookings for the facility including birthday parties, funeral wakes and flower shows. The committee is proactive in the continual upkeep of the Netball playing surface and the football oval.
Dhurringile Recreation Reserve and Community Centre	Huge increase in the use of the facility. The locals have enjoyed the meal deals, and the Christmas meals deals was a huge success. A 21st birthday party and citizenship party were held during the year.
Dookie Memorial Hall	Four new committee members during the year. Heating has been replaced with three new split systems and proving to be more efficient and safer for the winter months. Regular users are Line Dancing and the Dookie Film Group.
Dookie Recreation Reserve and Community Centre	Hiring of the facility has increased with funeral wakes, auctions, and the Annual Dookie Show. Regular long-term users are the Dookie United Football/Netball Club and the Men’s Shed. Major maintenance was carried out with septic system overflow during the Football finals. Outside toilet signage was installed.
Harston Hall	CWA regular users of the meeting room and Car Club meet regularly.
Karramomus Hall and Recreation Reserve	Committee has had 9 events in the hall and have been well received which has enabled the purchase of kitchen items and crockery. Memorial tree from the 60th Anniversary is growing well. Tennis Pavilion has had white ant damage repaired.
Katandra West Community Facilities	Community rooms have been hired out for many successful events. Youth spot has seen continual improvement.
Kialla District Hall	Regular hirers throughout the year. Gas oven replaced with electric oven funded by Council grant. For Hire sign purchased and installed on exterior of the hall.
Lemnos Recreation Reserve	Pine Lodge Cricket Club has continued to grow and able to field 3 senior teams and 4 junior cricket teams over the summer. Tennis club has midweek ladies' team that play all year long and a Saturday team plays in summer. Rooms not suitable for functions but are used during these sporting events. Maintenance on the septic tank.
Murchison Community Centre	New air-conditioning has been installed in the main hall, kitchen, meeting room and buffet room funded by the Sustainability Victoria Community Climate Change and Energy Action Grant.
Tallygaroopna Memorial Hall	Hiring has increased for music events, weddings and parties and an additional regular weekly hire from the local church parishioners. Successful grant application for restoration of honour boards. Community support strengthened with the recent Centenary and the compilation of a local history book.
Tallygaroopna Recreation Reserve and Community Centre	Community use through sporting events, Football/Netball, Tennis, Bowls, Lions and the Northerners Cricket Club.
Toolamba Recreation Reserve and Community Centre	Successful year with grant approvals – gas heaters replaced with reverse cycle split systems, new solar inverter, new electric oven, new refrigerator, kitchen blind, ceiling vents sealed, hand washing station, coffee machine, upgrade of all abilities toilet and lighting upgrade in the main hall.