Regional Tasmanians continue to benefit from funding under the Federal Liberal Government’s Financial Assistance Grants.
Federal Member for Lyons Eric Hutchinson said that under the grants programme councils in Lyons will receive a second quarter payment of almost $4 million, from the overall 2015-16 total of $15.5 million.
“The Turnbull government understands the needs of regional Tasmania and is supporting councils to deliver the services and facilities they need,” Mr Hutchinson said.
“Canberra doesn’t always know best, which is why the government listens to its elected representatives in areas as diverse as ours. As part of the agreement, councils have the flexibility to spend the funding according to local priorities, such as infrastructure and roads projects, health and recreation needs and the environment.”
Councils in Lyons will receive the following Financial Assistance Grant funding:
In 2015-16 the Australian Government will provide $2.3 billion for local governments under the Financial Assistance Grant programme. This includes $1.1 billion that was paid early on 30 June 2015.
For more information www.regional.gov.au/local/assistance/index.aspx
FEDERAL Lyons MP Eric Hutchinson
