Cherbourg will receive $2.76 million to redesign its solid waste facility and upgrade its water system.
The money will come from the State Government’s $120 million Indigenous Councils Critical Infrastructure Program.
Local Government Minister Stirling Hinchliffe announced the grant on Thursday.
“This program will enable Cherbourg Aboriginal Council to re-design its solid waste facility and deliver infrastructure upgrades to improve water quality,” Mr Hinchliffe said.
“The end result is a safer community with healthier drinking water plus a solid waste facility that can effectively manage diverse types of waste and contaminants.
“The program ensures the Cherbourg community has infrastructure to suit their specific needs and the training to support the infrastructure over the long-term.”
The initial projects include the re-design and rehabilitation of the solid waste facility plus water treatment projects including replacement of a water main and chemical storage upgrades.
Cherbourg mayor Arnold Murray said the project was tailored to meet the needs of the community.
“These projects will directly benefit the community’s health and wellbeing,” Mayor Murray said.
“They will build on other projects in Cherbourg to improve the surrounding environment and help make the town a better place to live.
“The upgraded infrastructure will keep up with the community’s demand for water.”
