Community
18 June, 2026
Grant to light up Paradise Hall
"The committee wanted to improve safety, visibility and energy efficiency around the hall. “As a community facility that hosts a variety of events and activities, ensuring people can safely access and use the hall, particularly during the evenings, was a priority,” a committee member said.
IT’S NOW a lot safer around Paradise Hall at night after a grant approval meant new lights were finally possible.
The Paradise Hall Committee identified the need to improve lighting around the hall and successfully applied for funding to do just that through the Ararat Wind Farm Sustainable Grants Program.
Following approval of the grant, the project was able to move ahead and the lighting upgrade has now been completed.
The committee wanted to improve safety, visibility and energy efficiency around the hall. “As a community facility that hosts a variety of events and activities, ensuring people can safely access and use the hall, particularly during the evenings, was a priority,” a committee member said.
“The committee was excited and grateful when we found out we were successful.
“Receiving funding support meant we could complete an important project much sooner than would have been possible through fundraising alone.
“The completed lighting upgrade has created a brighter, safer and more welcoming environment for everyone who uses the hall.
Funding opportunities like this are incredibly important for small volunteer-run community organisations
“Grants help committees make meaningful improvements to local facilities that may otherwise take years to achieve through fundraising alone,” they said.
It is also able to ensure community spaces remain safe, accessible and enjoyable for everyone who uses them.”
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