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» Latest news » Darren Chester MPGippsland hotels get federal funding to improve energy efficiencyFunding grants to upgrade hotel and accommodation providers to install energy monitoring equipment and improvement works through double glazing insulation. By news@gippsland - 2nd July 2021 - Back to News Hotels across Gippsland can now improve energy efficiency and lower power costs thanks to the Federal Government. Local MP Darren Chester said four accommodation providers in East Gippsland received funding.
Grand Terminus Hotel, Bairnsdale received $25,000 funding for improvement works
Investing in more efficient practices
Mr Chester said, "Power bills can be a huge cost for local accommodation providers and these grants allow businesses to invest in more efficient practices, with bushfires and the coronavirus pandemic local accommodation providers have been hit hard over the last couple of years and this funding will help with running costs now and into the future."
Received funding
Hotels and accommodation providers that received funding include:
- Grand Terminus Hotel, Bairnsdale – $25,000
- Lakes Waterfront Motel, Lakes Entrance – $22,463
- Sandbar Motel, Lakes Entrance – $24,760
- Bruces Waterside, Mallacoota – $21,500
Mr Chester said the grants would help lower power bills by allowing providers to invest in energy efficient appliances and more.
Lakes Waterfront Motel at the Lakes Entrance received $22,463, for the upgrade
Grants to upgrade
Mr Chester said, "Accommodation providers can use the grants to upgrade to more energy efficient air conditioning, refrigeration and equipment, improve the building through double glazing and insulation, carry out energy audits or install energy monitoring equipment. It is essential that we support our accommodation providers and ensure they can reduce running costs wherever possible."
Sandbar Motel at the Lakes Entrance received $24,760 for the upgrade works
Community benefit frm the program
The Hotel Energy Uplift Program was announced in the 2020-21 Budget and is part of the Government’s $1.9 billion investment in new energy technologies which will create new jobs now and into the future, reduce emissions and ensure all Australians have access to reliable and affordable energy. Hotels, motels and serviced apartments with up to 99 rooms were eligible to receive grants under the program.
Bruces Waterside in Mallacoota received $21,500 funding for upgrade works
Pictures from The Grand Terminus Hotel Facebook page, Lakes Waterfront Motel Facebook page, Sanbar Moterl Facebook page, and Bruces Waterside Units Facebook page.
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Three child care providers in Wellington have received a welcome funding boost to meet the needs of local families. - Tickets on sale for Archibald Prize exhibition in October at Gippsland Art Gallery
Tickets on sale for Archibald Prize at Gippsland Art Gallery. - The Disability Gateway is new one-stop shop for support to people in Gippsland with a disability
People with disability can now access support team which includes information, programs and support available. - Peter Walsh says rapid testing will help Melbourne and regions in Victoria like Gippsland open up and stay open
Rapid COVID-19 testing as the key to put Victoria back on track. - Airfield road in Traralgon to be made safer through federal 2021-22 black spot program
A popular Traralgon road will receive safety upgrades, thanks to the Federal Government. - Another horror month from VLine from commuters on Gippsland trains
V/Line’s reliability plummeted to a record low last month, including on train lines to Gippsland and Bairnsdale. - Calling for applications to chair Regional Development Gippsland committee
Positions are now open to lead the regional development committees. - Black Spot program funded nearly $3 million for three projects in Baw Baw, Bass Coast and South Gippsland Shires for 2020-21
Installation of safety barriers and safety upgrades such as lighting, signage, traffic lights and roundabouts in Sand Road/Princes Way as part of the government’s Black Spot Program. - No more excuses for Victorian Labor to delay worker fix for Gippsland farmers
The Andrews Labor Government has run out of excuses to delay fixing Victoria’s farm worker shortage, after the Federal Government today confirmed details of Australia’s ag visa program. - Bullock Island upgrade with new facilities for Lakes Entrance Fishermen’s Co-Operative underway
Funding to various projects for Bullock Island that would benefit the benefit the locals and visitors. - Wellington shire residents now eligible for storm recovery assistance from Federal government
Funding to provide assistance to the residents affected by the storm in their recovery process. - Honouring the Vietnam Veterans and Veterans Motorcycle Club of Gippsland Chapter
Member for Monash Russell Broadbent and Member for Narracan Gary Blackwood, honouring the Vietnam Veterans and Veterans Motorcycle Club – Gippsland Chapter. - Health Advocate Jane Anderson re-appointed by state government to improve the health and wellbeing of people in Latrobe Valley
The Victorian Government is ensuring the right leadership is in place to improve the health and wellbeing of people in the Latrobe Valley. - Multi-million for bushfire recovery infrastructure projects is great news for East Gippsland
Funding announcements and grant received from council that would benefit the economy, as well as the community. - Fingerboards Mineral Sands Project Environmental Effects Statement (EES) and Inquiry and Advisory Committee (IAC) hearing cost East Gippsland Shire Council $730,688
Total external cost hearing of the fingerboards mineral sands project. - Grants for creative workers open from state government’ 'Sustaining Creative Workers' initiative
The Victorian Government’s Sustaining Creative Workers initiative is now open for applications, providing critical support to Victoria’s independent creative sector when they need it most. - Explore your backyard online this National Water Week with East Gippsland Water
Join us in an online learning festival to celebrate the national water week. - Vexatious court claims closes timber coupe for training Victorian essential service personnel at TAFE Gippsland
Timber coupe being used by TAFE Gippsland for training Victorian essential service personnel has been targeted by vexatious court claims resulting in its closure. - Latrobe Regional Hospital to host Mind Australia pop-up community mental health service and cater to Gippsland
Additional funding to support the mental health workforce for better and more accessible services as the Latrobe Regional Hospital to host one of the pop-up community mental health services. - Australia day awards for 2020 nominations open for people that have gone above and beyond in South Gippsland Shire
Nominations are now open for the South Gippsland Australia Day Awards. - Workshops and webinars to apply for Black Summer Bushfire Recovery Grants program
Funding for grants to assist the local and small businesses in bushfire recovery. - Works to upgrade the historic Glengarry Mechanics’ Institute underway
Works to upgrade the historic Glengarry Mechanics’ Institute are finally underway. - Bass Coast Shire Council offers $2000 rebates for local businesses to improve shopfronts and building facades
Rebates for the service providers and local businesses to improve their shop fronts. - Andrews Labor government all quiet on planning for Traralgon highway bypass
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester says it’s critical the Andrews Government accelerates the consultation process for the final planning and design of the long-awaited Traralgon bypass. - Darren Chester welcomes Offshore Electricity Infrastructure Bill to allow large Bass Strait projects with hundreds of local jobs
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has welcomed the introduction of legislation to develop offshore electricity infrastructure with local jobs at stake. - Bairnsdale Aquatic and Recreation Centre awards local company A1 Solar & Electrical to install 100kW solar power system
East Gippsland Shire Council is tapping into the power of the sun to save on energy costs by installing its largest-ever solar system in one of its buildings. - Lights upgrade for at Bellbird Park in Drouin and soccer pitch at Trafalgar Recreation Reserve
Winter sports have been illuminated in Drouin and Trafalgar thanks to three significant lighting upgrades delivered by Baw Baw Shire Council. - Limited lockdowns a win for regional communities like Gippsland
A move to use limited lockdowns, by LGA, gives some long overdue relief and certainty to regional Victorian families, businesses and communities. - Expanded free TAFE turbocharges post-covid Victoria and Gippsland
Additional TAFE courses ensuring appropriate training for Victorian job seekers. - Request for Wellington Shire businesses to list with council to be promoted to the 50,000 visitors for Archibald Prize exhibition in October at Gippsland Art Gallery
Council is encouraging the businesses and community groups to send their expressions of interest for the Archibald Prize exhibition. - Multi-million dollar upgrade of 'The Esplanade' in Lakes Entrance continues
Multi-million dollar upgrade of The Esplanade in Lakes Entrance is continuing with the latest section of footpath being installed. - Visit artists home studios from 13-14 November 2021 during Open Studio West Gippsland
A weekend-long event for you to relax while you discover some of the amazing areas west Gippsland can offer. - Snowy River railway trestle bridge will boost tourism for East Gippsland
Council working and supporting the locals in the restoration of the trestle bridge that will give long-term benefits for the community. - LED tactile paving installed in Trafalgar's street intersection footpath by Regional Roads Victoria is a first for Gippsland
Safety for pedestrians and drivers are being enhanced through the LED tactile paving. - Draft economic development and visitor economy strategies for South Gippsland
The Draft Economic Development and Visitor Economy Strategies are now out for public comment.
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