{"id":32516,"date":"2020-06-04T00:31:54","date_gmt":"2020-06-03T14:31:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/bellarinetimes\/?p=32516"},"modified":"2020-06-03T16:00:23","modified_gmt":"2020-06-03T06:00:23","slug":"leopold-cfa-marks-the-spot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/bellarinetimes\/news\/leopold-cfa-marks-the-spot\/","title":{"rendered":"Leopold CFA marks the spot"},"content":{"rendered":"

LAND next to the existing Leopold CFA station on the Bellarine Highway has been purchased for the brigade in what will be a significant boost for volunteers and the community.
\nEmergency Services Minister and Bellarine MP Lisa Neville announced the land acquisition on May 21.
\n\u201cI have been pleased to work with the local CFA and the Leopold brigade, led by captain Ashley Brown, in securing this much-needed land for the future,\u201d she said.
\n\u201cThe brigade has a proud history in serving the local Leopold community and I commend and thank everyone of its members for
\ntheir work.\u201d
\nLeopold CFA<\/a> is a volunteer brigade consisting of 50 members, responding to 100 incidents last financial year and working as a vital part of education and community events.
\nThe existing station is 35 years old and features 2.5 engine bays, a meeting room, kitchen, brigade office, workshop and carpark.
\nWhile the station provides a high level of service to the community, planning is now under way to reflect future needs and requirements of the brigade and the community.
\nThe Victorian government contribution was delivered through the $60 million Fire Services Statement (FSS) package, announced in
\nlate 2017.
\nThe FSS package includes the $10 million Enhancing Volunteerism Grants Program, which supports vital equipment and facility upgrades, as well as local initiatives to strengthen volunteerism and brigade culture; and $50 million of funding towards further infrastructure upgrades for brigades.
\nMs Neville said the land will provide the space needed for the brigade to improve services for the local Leopold area and surrounds in the future.
\n\u201cThe Bellarine Peninsula\u2019s population and development continues to grow, and it\u2019s important that we\u2019re planning for fire services delivery in the future.
\n\u201cWe\u2019re providing local volunteers with the resources and tools they need to continue their excellent work keeping the community safe.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

LAND next to the existing Leopold CFA station on the Bellarine Highway has been purchased for the brigade in what will be a significant boost for volunteers and the community. Emergency Services Minister and Bellarine MP Lisa Neville announced the land acquisition on May 21. \u201cI have been pleased to work with the local CFA […]<\/p>\n

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