Improved harbour access for the Portobello community is a step closer thanks to an Otago Community Trust donation. The Trust has donated $25,000 to the Portobello Community Inc, which in partnership with the Dunedin City Council, intends to replace the current jetty and wooden ramp. Despite its Otago harbour location, Portobello’s access to the water is minimal, so a new jetty will improve harbour access and safety, enabling Portobello residents and visitors to enjoy the harbour in as many ways as possible. The jetty and boat ramp is estimated to cost $340,000.
A total of $902,000 was distributed by the Otago Community Trust to 24 organisations throughout Otago in April, said CEO, Mr Keith Ellwood.
The Trust continues its significant support of the Southern Sinfonia with annual donation of $55,000, the same investment as last year.
Community Trust donations also include $20,000 to the Central Otago District Council towards an artificial surface for the tennis courts in Pioneer Park, Alexandra. The Vincent Community Board will use this donation to develop a three court recreation space laid with synthetic grass for community use.
The Regent Theatre redevelopment has also benefitted this month, with donation of a $750,000. The backstage upgrade will include a new counterweight system, battens, fly galleries and header blocks for scenery lines.
The Southern Sinfonia is one of four professional regional orchestras in New Zealand. The Sinfonia presents a five-concert subscription series over the year as well as its schools, chamber and Proms concerts. It also regularly accompany productions by resident and touring opera, ballet, musical and choral companies.
It has over many years produced education programmes well-received by the Dunedin community, which provide students with musical ability ranging from beginner to advanced the opportunity to improve their skills through interaction with Sinfonia players. The $55,000 donation will be used across several community programmes, including an education programme in schools, an academy programme for youth, and also some workshops and master classes.
Alexandra |
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Alexandra Ice Skating Club |
$3,500 |
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Cromwell |
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Cromwell Sports Club |
$8,000 |
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Dunedin |
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Amputee Society of Otago & Southland Inc. |
$500 |
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Dunedin Keystone Trust |
$5,000 |
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Dunedin Tap Dancing Society |
$2,000 |
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Heritage Roses Otago |
$2,000 |
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Institute of Registered Music Teachers of NZ – Otago Branch |
$2,000 |
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Jonathan Rhodes Kindergarten |
$2,200 |
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Kaikorai Grays Sport & Travel Inc. |
$1,000 |
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Keep Dunedin Beautiful Committee |
$2,000 |
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Les Belles Vilaines |
$1,000 |
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North East Valley Bowling Club Inc. |
$3,000 |
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NZ Salmon Anglers Association, Otago Branch |
$5,000 |
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Otago Gang Show |
$4,000 |
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Spring Chamber Music |
$1,000 |
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St Michael and All Angels Anglican Church |
$6,000 |
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Mosgiel |
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Rural Women New Zealand |
$1,000 |
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Oamaru |
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Central Coast Country Music Association Inc. |
$600 |
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Oamaru Tap Dancing Association |
$750 |
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Omarama Dance Club |
$1,000 |
