The Victorian floods which started 6 October 2022 caused varying degrees of damage to community infrastructure and assets including recreation reserves, public halls, multi-use facilities and caravan parks managed by voluntary committees of management on Crown land.

The flood recovery grants for voluntary committees of management enable them to identify and deliver the work necessary to clean up and reinstate the reserve or facility they manage.

129 voluntary committees of management were successful in receiving grants. Over $14.4M of funding has been provided and committees of management are now implementing their projects.

Grant recipient Brief project description Local government
Allans Flat Recreation Reserve Committee of Management Inc

Repair and reinstate roads, carparking area and undertake erosion control works at the Allans Flat Recreation Reserve.

Indigo Shire
Avoca Golf Bowling Club Inc Repair and reinstate the Avoca Golf and Bowls Club Reserve 11 holes of the golf course and footbridge. Pyrenees Shire Council
Avoca Sporting and Recreation Committee of Management Inc Repair and reinstate components of the Avoca Public Park (Sportsground) Reserve that are not covered by insurance through the Pyrenees Shire Council. Pyrenees Shire Council
Axedale Racecourse and Recreation Reserve Repair and reinstate fencing and tracks at the Axedale Racecourse and Recreation Reserve. City of Greater Bendigo
Bagshot Recreation Reserve Committee of Management of Management Clean up, repair and reinstate sporting facilities and fencing at Bagshot Recreation Reserve. City of Greater Bendigo
Ballan Golf Club Incorporated Restore and rebuild one of the principal walking tracks linking the north and south of the Ballan township. Moorabool Shire Council
Bamawm Extension Recreation Reserve Committee of Management Repair and reinstate a horse arena and roadways at Bamawm Extension Recreation Reserve. Campaspe Shire Council
Barkers Creek Recreation Reserve Repair and reinstate drains, driveways and fencing at Barkers Creek Recreation Reserve Mount Alexander Shire
Barkly Park Committee of Management - Taradale Clean up, repair and reinstate fencing at Barkly Park. Mount Alexander Shire
Barmah Racecourse Reserve Repair and reinstate horse arenas and roadways at Barmah Racecourse Reserve. Moira Shire
Benalla Showgrounds Recreation Committee of Management Repair and reinstate key features of Benalla Showgrounds Recreation Reserve. City of Benalla
Benjeroop Public Hall Inc Repair and reinstate fencing and levy bank at Benjeroop Public Hall. Gannawarra Shire Council
Bethanga Recreation Reserve Repair and reinstate drainage systems, sporting facilities and walking tracks at Bethanga Recreation Reserve. Towong Shire Council
Beulah Memorial Recreation Reserve Committee of Management Repair and reinstate lighting infrastructure at Beulah Memorial Recreation Reserve Yarriambiack Shire Council
Bill Cole Recreation Reserve Committee of Management Repair and reinstate roads and seating at the Bill Cole Recreation Reserve and replace guttering and tree safety works at Neilborough Public Hall . City of Greater Bendigo
Blackwood Crown Reserves Committee of Management Inc Clean up the Blackwood Mineral Springs and Tourist Camp. Moorabool Shire Council
Boolite Recreation and Public Hall Reserve Committee of Management Inc Replace external doors at the Boolite Recreation Reserve. Yarriambiack Shire Council
Bridgewater Recreation & Public Reserve Committee of Management Inc Repair and reinstate drainage at Bridgewater Recreation & Public Reserve. Loddon Shire Council
Butson Park Reserve Committee of Management Inc The Project aims to repair and reinstate roads and drainage at Butson Park Reserve Indigo Shire
Camperdown Racecourse Recreation Reserve Committee of Management Incorporated Restore and reinstate key infrastructure at Camperdown Turf Club Reserve. Corangamite Shire
Carranballac Recreation Reserve Committee of Management Inc Repair and reinstate the floor at the Caranballac Recreation Reserve Hall. Pyrenees Shire Council
Castlemaine Historical Society Inc - Castlemaine Court House Reserve Drainage Restore and reinstate drainage the Castlemaine Court House Reserve. Mount Alexander Shire
Charlton Courthouse Committee of Management Restore and reinstate floors and walls at the Charlton Courthouse. Buloke Shire Council
Charlton Golf Club Inc Restore and reinstate contour banks and walking tracks at Charlton Golf Club. Buloke Shire Council
Chiltern Equine Park Committee of Management Restore and reinstate drainage and tracks at the Chiltern Equine Park. Indigo Shire
Clunes Neighbourhood House Inc Repair and reinstate retaining wall and pathways at Clunes Free Library Reserve garden area. Hepburn Shire Council
Colbinabbin Recreation Reserve Committee of Management Repair and reinstate fencing at the Colbinabbin Recreation Reserve. Campaspe Shire Council

Dargalong Racecourse & Recreation Reserve

Repair and replacement to toilets and septic system at the reserve which were damaged by flood waters.

City of Greater Shepparton

Darlington Mechanics Institute and Recreation Reserve Committee of Management Inc Repair and restore fencing and tracks at the Darlington Mechanics Institute and Recreation Reserve. Corangamite Shire
Daylesford Museum Reserve Committee of Management Inc Repair and restore internal and external damage to the complex historical Daylesford Museum site to its pre flood condition. Hepburn Shire Council
Daylesford Trotting Track Reserve Committee of Management Inc Repair and reinstate the surface at the Daylesford Trotting Track. Hepburn Shire Council
Dooen Recreation Reserve Committee of Management Inc Repair and reinstate drainage and placement at the go kart track at the Dooen Recreation Reserve. Horsham Rural City Council
Dunolly Recreation Reserves Committee of Management Inc - Deledio Recreation Reserve Undertake tree safety works at the Deledio Recreation Reserve. Central Goldfields Shire Council
East Shelbourne Recreation Reserve Repair and reinstate key buildings and roads at the East Shelbourne Recreation Reserve. City of Greater Bendigo
Elmore Progress Association Inc - Elmore River Reserve Repair and reinstate walking tracks and roads at the Elmore River Reserve. City of Greater Bendigo
Emu Creek Recreation Reserve Committee of Management Repair and reinstate the septic system at the Emu Creek Recreation Reserve. City of Greater Bendigo
Emu Plains Racecourse and Recreation Reserve Committee of Management Inc The Project aims to repair and reinstate fencing, roads, footpaths and gates at the Emu Plains Racecourse and Recreation Reserve. Mornington Peninsula Shire
Eskdale Caravan and Water Reserve Committee of Management Inc

Trim or remove unsafe flood impacted trees at the site as per arborist report.

Towong Shire Council
Euroa Arboretum Inc Repair walking tracks and roads at the Euroa Arboretum. Strathbogie Shire Council
Fentons Creek Recreation Reserve Committee of Management Repair the driveway and parking area at Fentons Creek Recreation Reserve. Loddon Shire Council

Gentle Annie Reserve Inc.

Works include repair/replace amenities block, internal roading repairs, debris clean up and bank stabilisation works.

Rural City of Wangaratta

Gundowring Recreation and Hall Committee of Management Inc Replace toilet block at the Gundowring Recreation and Hall. Alpine Shire
Heathcote Agricultural & Pastoral and Horticultural Society Inc - Heathcote Showgrounds Repair the tracks at Heathcote Showgrounds. City of Greater Bendigo
Heathcote Racecourse Reserve Committee of Management Repair tracks at the Heathcote Racecourse Reserve. City of Greater Bendigo
Johnny Mullagh Park (Harrow) Committee of Management Inc Repair and reinstate the driveways, drainage, picnic tables and shade sail at the Johnny Mullagh Park Reserve. West Wimmera Shire
Kaarimba Racecourse Trustees Repair and reinstate the roadways and toilet facilities along with tree safety works at the Kaarimba Racecourse . Moira Shire
Kamarooka Recreation Reserve Committee of Management - Kamarooka Road Repairs Repair and reinstate the driveways at Kamarooka Recreation Reserve. City of Greater Bendigo
Kergunyah Streamside Reserve Committee of Management Repair and reinstate the swimming area and tracks at Kergunyah Streamside Reserve. Indigo Shire
Kingower Cricket and Recreation Reserve Committee of Management Repair and reinstate the access road, grass and crickets nets at the Kingower Cricket and Recreation Reserve. Loddon Shire Council
La Larr Ba Gauwa Park Committee of Management Inc - La Larr Ba Gauwa Mountain Bike Park Repair and reinstate access roads and trails at the La Larr Ba Gauwa Mountain Bike Park. Mount Alexander Shire
Lake Buloke Recreation Reserve Committee of Management Repair and reinstate roads at the Lake Buloke Recreation Reserve. Buloke Shire Council
Lake Charlegrark Recreation Reserve Committee of Management Inc Repair and reinstate a walls, guttering and walkways at the Lake Charlegrark Recreation Reserve. Northern Grampians Shire Council
Lake Meran Foreshore Reserve Committee of Management Repair and reinstate the playground at the Lake Meran Foreshore Reserve Gannawarra Shire Council
Lancefield Mechanics Institute and Library Repair and reinstate the all abilities toilet and roof at the Lancefield Mechanics Institute and Library. Macedon Ranges Shire Council
Lancefield Park Recreation Reserve Repair and reinstate the playground, walking track, road and equestrian arena at Lancefield Park Recreation Reserve. Macedon Ranges Shire Council
Lords Raceway Committee of Management Repair and reinstate the shade sails, roofing and guttering on a building, fences, tree saftey works, damage to roadways, car parks and drainage Lords Raceway. City of Greater Bendigo
Majorca Town Hall and Parks Committee of Management Repair and reinstate fencing and drainage at the Majorca Town Hall and Park. Central Goldfields Shire Council
Mandurang Recreation Reserve Repair and reinstate the fences, driveways, oval and clean-up at the Mandurang Recreation Reserve. City of Greater Bendigo
Marnoo Soldiers Memorial Park Reserve Inc Repair and reinstate of drainage at the Marnoo Soldiers Memorial Park Reserve. Northern Grampians Shire Council
Marong Recreation Reserve and Golf Course Repair and reinstate bridge, fences and tracks at the Marong Recreation Reserve and Golf Course. City of Greater Bendigo
Merton Recreation & Memorial Hall Reserves Inc Repair and reinstate roadways, drainage, fencing, picnic tables and horse stalls at the Merton Recreation & Memorial Hall Reserves. Mansfield Shire
Milawa Recreation Reserve Committee of Management Inc Repair and reinstate drainage, retaining walls, car park and roof at the Milawa Recreation Reserve. City of Wangaratta
Milloo Public hall Reserve Committee of Management Repair and reinstate flooring and air-condition and heating at the Milloo Public hall Reserve. Campaspe Shire Council
Molesworth Recreation Reserve Committee of Management Repair and reinstate landscaping, fencing, roads, signage and bollards, along with tree safety works at the Molesworth Recreation Reserve. Murrindindi Shire
Mooroopna Mechanics Hall Inc Repair and reinstate the roof, electrical wiring, walls and ceilings, heating systems and kitchen facilities at the Mooroopna Mechanics Hall. City of Greater Shepparton
Murchison River Road Caravan Park Inc Repair and reinstate drainage and electrical infrastructure at the Murchison River Road Caravan Park. City of Greater Shepparton
Murtoa Racecourse and Recreation Reserve Committee of Management Inc Repair and reinstate the flooring and walls at the Murtoa Racecourse and Recreation Reserve. Yarriambiack Shire Council
Myrniong Mechanics Institute Reserve Committee of Management Inc Repair and reinstate the driveway and drainage at Myrniong Mechanics Institute Reserve. Moorabool Shire Council
Myrniong Recreation Reserve Committee of Management Inc Repair and reinstate driveways and drainage at the Myrniong Recreation Reserve. Moorabool Shire Council
Myrtleford Recreation Reserve Committee of Management Repair and reinstate drainage at the Myrtleford Recreation Reserve. Alpine Shire

Mysia Recreation Reserve Committee of Management

The project aims to repair and reinstate the War Memorial School on the Mysia Recreation Reserve including concrete repairs and plaster works.

Loddon Shire Council

Nangiloc Public Hall Committee of Management Inc Repair and reinstate unsafe section at the rear of the hall and replace with a new wall the Nangiloc Public Hall. Mildura Rural City
Nathalia South Recreation Reserve Inc Repair and reinstate cupboards, flooring, track surface and childrens playground at the Nathalia South Recreation Reserve. Moira Shire
Nattee Yallock Recreation Reserve Inc Repair and reinstate the cricket facilities and surfaces at the Natte Yallock Recreation Reserve. Pyrenees Shire Council
Navarre Public Hall Committee of Management Inc Repair and reinstate the floor, ceiling and kitchen facilities at the Navarre Public Hall. Northern Grampians Shire Council
Newbridge Recreation Reserve CoM Clean up, repair and reinstatment the key facility infrastructure at the Newbridge Recreation Reserve, including roads, security facilities and internal shelfing and cupboards. Loddon Shire Council
Newstead Racecourse and Recreation Reserve Repair and reinstate the kitchen and roadways at the Newstead Racecourse and Recreation Reserve. Mount Alexander Shire
Noradjuha Recreation Reserve Committee Inc Repair and reinstate the playing surface, electrical systems, doors and driveways at the Noradjuha Recreation Reserve. Horsham Rural City Council
Northern Loch Public Recreation Reserve Committee of Management Inc Repair and reinstate the road at the Northern Loch Public Recreation Reserve. Yarriambiack Shire Council
Oxley Recreation Reserve Committee of Management Inc Repair and reinstate the roads, drainage and fencing at the Oxley Recreation Reserve. City of Wangaratta
Painters Island Wangaratta Committee of Management Inc Repair and reinstate the drainage, roads, camp kitchen and ladies amenities at Painters Island Wangaratta. City of Wangaratta
Panmure Recreation Reserve Committee of Management Repair and reinstate the grandstand and other supporting structures of the reserve. Moyne Shire Council
Patchewollock Recreation Reserve Inc Repair and reinstate the change rooms and roads at the Patchewollock Recreation Reserve. Yarriambiack Shire Council
Peechelba Bushland and Public Purposes Reserve Committee of Management Repair and reinstate the roads at the Peechelba Bushland and Public Purposes Reserve. City of Wangaratta
Psyche Bend Historic Reserve Committee of Management Repair and reinstate boiler house, pump house, toilets and walking tracks at the Psyche Bend Historic Reserve. Mildura Rural City
Raywood Recreation Reserve Committee of Management - Morshead Park Repair and reinstate the tennis/netball courts, light towers, roads, car parks, sprinklers, fencing and clubrooms at Raywood Recreation Reserve. City of Greater Bendigo
Rheola Pioneers Memorial Park Repair and reinstate the driveway and playground at Rheola Pioneers Memorial Park. Loddon Shire Council
Riverside Recreation Reserve Committee of Management Inc Repair and reinstate roadways and carparks at the Riverside Recreation Reserve . Horsham Rural City Council
Rochester Recreation Reserve Committee of Management Repair and reinstate safe electrical supply, fencing, netball courts, playing surface, netball pavilion, toilets, playground and repairs to user group buildings at the Rochester Recreation Reserve CoM to the Rochester Recreation Reserve. Repair and reinstate key facilities at the Rochester Caravan and Camping Reserve. Campaspe Shire Council
Rochester Rotary Club Inc - Rochester Court House Repair and reinstate inline with flood conservation works in response to Heritage Victoria Flood Audit at the Rochester Court House. Campaspe Shire Council
Rotary Community Park - Echuca Repair and reinstate native vegetation, walkways, fences, miniature railway and electrical system at the Rotary Community Park - Echuca. Campaspe Shire Council
Seymour Racecourse Reserve Repair and reinstate the Grandstand ceiling within at the Seymour Racecourse Reserve. Mitchell Shire
Sheep Hills Recreation Reserve Committee of Management Inc Repair and reinstate the external pump shed at the Sheeps Hill Recreation Reserve. Yarriambiack Shire Council
Shelford Recreation Reserve Committee of Management Inc Repair flooring of the cricket pavilion and reinstate garden and sporting facilities and equipment at the Shelford Recreation Reserve. Golden Plains Shire
Skipton Court House - Working Heritage Inc Repair and reinstate the damaged flooring of the historical buildings at the Skipton Courthouse Historic Reserve. Corangamite Shire
St Arnaud Racecourse Reserve Committee of Management Repair and reinstate drains at St Arnaud Racecourse Reserve. Northern Grampians Shire Council
Stewart Park (Avenel) Committee of Management Inc Undertake tree safety works, internal track works and plantings to assist with erosion control. Strathbogie Shire Council
Stewart Park Committee of Management Inc Repair and reinstate the Platypus viewing platform and natural landscaping at the Stewart Park Reserve. Corangamite Shire
Stuart Mill Committee of Managementmunity Reserves Committee of Management Inc - Public Hall Repair and reinstate the flooring at the Stuart Mill Public Hall. Northern Grampians Shire Council
Stuart Mill Community Reserves Committee Inc - Racecourse Reserve Riding Club Repair internal roading at the Stuart Mill Racecourse. Northern Grampians Shire Council
Swanpool Memorial Hall & Recreation Reserve Repair internal and external walls of the Swanpool Memorial Hall & Recreation Reserve. City of Benalla
Talbot Recreation Reserve Inc Repair and reinstate damaged boundary fence to the Talbot Recreation Reserve. Central Goldfields Shire Council
Talbot Soldiers Memorial Park Committee of Management Clear blue stone drainage at the Talbot Recreation Reserve. Central Goldfields Shire Council

Tallangatta Agricultural and Pastoral Society Inc

Drainage and concreting works at the Tallangatta Show Grounds.

Towong Shire Council

Tallangatta Memorial Hall Committee of Management Inc Repair damaged drainage, undertake tree safety works and construct new retainer wall for the Tallangatta Memorial Hall. Tawong Shire Council

Taradale Historical Group Inc.

Investigate and repair structural damage to the main building as well as addressing odour and mould issues at the Taradale Quartz Battery site.

Shire of Mount Alexander

Tarnagulla Recreation Parks Committee of Management Repair and reinstate roading and drainage throughout the Tarnagulla Recreation Park. Loddon Shire Council
Tchum Lake Aquatic Club Repair the damaged footpaths, remove and replace cement tanks at the Tchum Lake Aquatic Reserve. Buloke Shire Council
Tennyson Recreation Reserve Committee of Management Inc Repair the clubhouse to ensure it is weatherproof, reinstate the internal fixtures and restore the tennis courts at the Tennyson Recreation Reserve. Campaspe Shire Council
Terang and District Racing Club Inc Repair and reinstate the impacted clubrooms, carpark and drainage around the clubrooms a the Terang Racecourse and Recreation Reserve. Corangamite Shire
Tolmie Mechanics Institute & Recreation Reserve Committee Inc Repair and reinstate runoff and landscaping around the Tolmie Mechanics institute & Recreation Reserve. Mansfield Shire
Toolangi Recreation Reserve Committee of Management Inc Repair and reinstate roading and the car park at the Toolagi Recreation Reserve. Murrindindi Shire
Toolleen Recreation Reserve Committee of Management Inc Repair and reinstate the netball courts and change rooms at the Tooleen Recreation Reserve. Campaspe Shire Council
Trawalla & District Recreation Reserve Committee Inc Repair and reinstate the driveway and carpark at the Trawalla & District Recreation Reserve. Pyrenees Shire Council
Trentham and District Historical Society Inc Repair external storage facilities at the Trentham Police Camp Reserve. Hepburn Shire Council
Trentham Public Purpose Reserves Committee of Management Inc Clear, repair and reinstate walking tracks within the Stoney Creek and Trent Creek Reserves. Hepburn Shire Council
Vinifera Recreation Reserve Committee of Management Clear the reserve of excessive weeds and repair and reinstate access and infrastructure at the Vinifera Recreation Reserve. Swan Hill Rural City Council
Wahgunyah Racecourse and Recreation Reserve Clear the reserve of excessive weeds and repair and reinstate lighting around the track at Wahgunyah Racecourse and Recreation Reserve. Indigo Shire
Walwa Tourist Park Inc Repair and reinstate access roads and infrastructure within the Walwa Tourist Park. Towong Shire Council
Wandiligong Preservation Society Inc Repair and reinstate support around the bridge at the Wandiligong Preservation Reserve. Alpine Shire
Warrenbayne Recreation Reserve Committee of Management Inc Repair and reinstate the electrical system within the Warrenbayne Recreation Reserve. City of Benalla
Warrenheip Recreation Reserve Tree safety works at the Warrenheip Recreation Reserve. Ballarat City Council
Waterloo Hall and Recreation Reserve Committee Incorporated Repair and reinstate the kitchen and fridges of the Waterloo Hall. Pyrenees Shire Council
Willows Reserve Wahgunyah Committee Incorporated Clean up and repair access and camping locations within the Willows Reserve. Indigo Shire
Winton Wetlands Committee of Management Inc Repair and reinstate walking, cycling and road networks within the Winton Wetlands Reserve. City of Benalla
Woodvale Public Hall Committee of Management Inc Repair and reinstate the access road and parking around the Woodvale Public Hall. City of Greater Bendigo
Woodvale Recreation Reserve Committee of Management Repair and reinstate the damaged netball / tennis courts at the Woodvale Recreation Reserve. City of Greater Bendigo
Wyuna Recreation Reserve Committee of Management Repair and reinstate the damaged horse yards and internal track network within the Wyung Recreation Reserve. Campaspe Shire Council
Yarrawalla Committee of Managementmunity Centre Repair and reinstate the drainage around the public toilets at the Yarrawalla Community Centre. Loddon Shire Council
Yea Racecourse and Recreation Reserve Repair and reinstate the surface run-off areas including the car park and drains at Yea Racecourse and Recreation Reserve. Murrindindi Shire

For further flood recovery advice or information

Contact your closest DEECA Land and Built Environment team via email:

Hume region: comrecovery.hume@delwp.vic.gov.au

Grampians region: comrecovery.grampians@delwp.vic.gov.au

Loddon Mallee region: comrecovery.loddonmallee@delwp.vic.gov.au