The Wandiligong Trail will benefit from an $18,000 heritage grant, as part of more than $2 million worth of new grants to preserve and protect heritage across the State, the Member for Northern Victoria Region, Candy Broad announced today.
The Alpine Shire Council, which has received the grant, will be working in conjunction with the Wandiligong Community Building Initiative Committee to implement Stage 1 of the project – a concept development for signage and a booklet associated with a walking trail through the Wandiligong Valley.
“The Brumby Labor Government is taking action to preserve and protect Victoria’s history,’’ Ms Broad said.
Planning Minister Justin Madden said this project was among more than 71 community projects to share in $2 million in grants to preserve and protect Victoria’s heritage.
‘’The Brumby Labor Government’s heritage grants empower local communities to care for, manage and interpret Victoria’s diverse heritage,” Mr Madden said.
“These people and organisations are today receiving recognition and support for their passionate commitment to the State’s heritage,” Minister Madden said.
“Heritage places remind us of our past and provide us with a shared sense of identity.”