Victoria's hardworking emergency services volunteers will receive more trucks, equipment and modern facilities to help keep communities safe - thanks to the Allan Labor Government's Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program (VESEP).
Member for Bellarine Alison Marchant today announced the recipients of this year's VESEP grants.
This year's round delivers more than 20 million for more than 40 vehicles, more than 1 million for operational equipment across the state.
Some of this year's recipients across the Bellarine include:
Wallington CFA receiving 69,334 for a BA support vehicle.
Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club receiving 26,376 for a beach patrol trailer, IRB Thundercat Gen 3 and 2 x 25 HP IRB motors fully equipped including fuel cells.
Point Lonsdale Surf Life Saving Club receiving 44,000 for an Isuzu D-Max 4x4 Crew Cab Ute SX 3.0L Auto.
VESEP is an annual grant program that helps Victorian emergency services volunteer groups purchase essential equipment or make facility improvements so that they can strengthen and support their vital work.
Groups can apply for a grant of up to 100,000 increase from the previous maximum - with the Government contributing 1 raised by the local volunteer group.
Thanks to the Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund, VESEP funding will be doubled over the next four years with an additional 168 million in VESEP grants, ensuring volunteers have the resources they need to protect Victorians.
Quotes attributable to Member for Bellarine Alison Marchant
"Congratulations to all the volunteer groups in Bellarine receiving grants. The Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program is an important annual program providing essential support to our local volunteers, ensuring their equipment and facilities are kept up to date and enabling them to continue their tireless work keeping our region safe."
