Council
8 July, 2026
Council grateful for Tiny Towns
CORANGAMITE Shire Council has thanked the state government for funding Tiny Towns projects across the shire.
Member for Western Victoria Gayle Tierney last month announced six successful projects in Corangamite as part of Round Three of the $20 million Tiny Towns Fund, including council’s Timboon Precinct Plan and five community projects.
As Western District Newspapers reported last month, he implementation of the first phase of the plan received a funding boost of $50,000.
In addition, Heytesbury Historical Museum received $48,00 to go towards major maintenance works.
The Cobden Miniature Railway also received funding under the program, with $23,100 to go towards works on the station and platform floor.
Wiridjil Hall’s refurbishment has also seen a boost, with $24,000 awarded through the Tiny Towns Fund.
Corangamite Shire Council mayor councillor Kate Makin said the Tiny Towns Fund was a much welcome source of funding to deliver projects that otherwise would not be possible.
“Council is grateful for the government’s approval of our application and also congratulates the successful community organisations,” she said.
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“Without community volunteer committees, these other projects wouldn’t become a reality.
“The funding council has received will allow implementation of the first stage of the Timboon Precinct Plan which was adopted in 2024.
“The plan was developed with significant community input about how to better use the area around Power Creek, the village green, the former Senior Citizens Centre and the Railway Shed.
“Sitting at the intersection of the Camperdown to Timboon Rail Trail and Poorpa Yanyeen Meerreeng trail to Port Campbell, the area is increasingly becoming a place for tourism and events.”
With additional funding from council, the Phase One Implementation Project aims to increase visitation to Timboon, improve accessibility and user experience, support active transport, increase activation of the Village Green, strengthen economic activity and community participation and support tourism linked to the Rail Trail network.
The plan also aims to improve signage and wayfinding, parking facilities, e-bike charging infrastructure and shade structure.
“It really will become a Mecca for cyclists to stop and discover Timboon as they explore the Great Ocean Road hinterland,” Cr Makin said.
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