Hundreds of Tiny Towns projects now complete

01/06/2026

Regional Victoria’s tiniest towns are enjoying an upsize in economic and community benefits, with more than 100 projects now delivered through the Victorian Government’s $20 million Tiny Towns Fund.

The completed projects span across regional Victoria and range from town hall upgrades, new public spaces, arts and cultural activities to town activations and tourism attractions.

Twenty-four town halls have been renovated and improved, including Bolinda Hall in the Macedon Ranges, where the facility’s walking track received an upgrade to connect and keep people active.

Arts and culture have also been celebrated, with new lighting and signage installed at the Lake Boga Silo Art in the northwest, helping attract visitors and bring in an economic boost.

And new and upgraded public spaces in our smallest towns are helping bring people together. This includes towns like Ceres in the southwest, where locals can enjoy new playground equipment at the town’s reserve and Fryerstown Public Park in central Victoria, which received a new barbecue, picnic table and landscaping to make it more attractive for family outings.

In an extra boost, regional businesses and workers are being hired to bring our Tiny Towns Fund projects to life, helping boost local employment and business demand. This includes projects like the construction of the Merton Community Skate Park in the northeast Victoria and Rochester Go Kart Club’s community kitchen in northern Victoria.

The Tiny Towns Fund is designed to provide more town connection and visitation, ensuring our tiniest towns and their economies can thrive.

More than 200 additional projects are underway across the state, and the Victorian Government will soon announce grants as part of Round 3.

For more information, visit the Tiny Towns Fund webpage.