The Wyndham West SES Unit has received $101,306 to help with the purchase of a Ford Ranger Twin Cab to replace the older support vehicle currently in use.
On Wednesday 26 November, Werribee MP John Lister and parliamentary secretary for emergency services Sheena Watt visited the recipients to deliver the news.
The unit primarily covers Wyndham Vale, Manor Lakes and the surrounding areas.
The funds will come from the state government’s Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program (VESEP).
VESEP is an annual grants program that helps Victorian emergency services volunteer groups purchase essential equipment or make facility improvements.
Volunteer groups can apply for grants of up to $250,000 and the government will contribute $2 for every $1 raised by the local volunteer group.
Werribee MP John Lister said the state government is seriously dedicated to helping out emergency services volunteers.
“With more funding on offer than ever before – almost double – we’re showing our determination to support our hardworking emergency services volunteers,” he said.
“This investment will make a real difference here in Manor Lakes and Wyndham Vale– delivering a new vehicle so our volunteers can respond quickly and effectively during emergencies.”
A full list of this year’s VESEP grants and more information about the system is available at emv.vic.gov.au/vesep.
