Member for Barker Tony Pasin has announced that the Tatiara District Council has been formally approved for $1 million worth of projects to boost the economy, social and community needs through the Morrison Government’s Drought Communities Program.

The Council will undertake projects to deliver outcomes for the whole of the Tatiara with local businesses and contractors to participate in the delivery of the projects.

The projects comprise:

  • change room redevelopment at the Padthaway Football Club
  • Bordertown swimming pool upgrades
  • fire water storage improvements at Tatiara
  • redevelopment of bores at Willalooka Community Oval, Bordertown Golf Club, Keith Football Club and Keith Caravan Park
  • bathroom renovations at Keith Golf Club
  • Mundulla Netball Club court makeover and lighting upgrade
  • Tatiara karting club lighting upgrade
  • Bordertown Bowling Club lighting upgrade
  • Ag Bureau dry land soil probes and weather stations
  • Western Flat Sport and Recreation cricket club upgrade
  • installation of recreational vehicle (RV) shower/toilet facility at Mundulla Oval
  • replacement of the pavilion roof at the Keith and Tintinara Show Society
  • Bordertown Cricket Club practice nets upgrade.

Mr Pasin said eleven councils across Barker were eligible for $1 million dollars to undertake projects to deliver outcomes for communities in drought.

“While each of these councils are in various stages from planning to completion, I’m extremely proud that I can point to projects that are making a real, direct difference to residents experiencing drought in communities across Barker,” Mr Pasin said. 

“I’m seeing projects roll out that are increasing local employment, stimulating local economies, and improving services and amenities for our regions.”

“While we can’t make it rain, our Government is supporting our communities in drought. We’re backing in our farmers, and we will always stand up and support our drought-affected communities,” Mr Pasin said.

The Drought Communities Program supports communities in the most drought-affected regions of Australia and builds on more than $7 billion of Liberal and Nationals Government drought support measures.

Funding is available to eligible councils for local infrastructure projects and other drought-relief activities. Project funding is intended to provide short-term support, including by boosting local employment and procurement, and addressing social and community needs.

For information on the Government’s Drought Communities Program visit: https://regional.gov.au/regional/programs/drought-communities.aspx