Historical signage launched at Longwood East thanks to Council funding

Longwood East is preserving its history thanks to Strathbogie Shire Council grant funding.

The project has been a central focus for the Longwood East Landcare group which culminated in the erection and unveiling of a permanent public history board and brochure.

Strathbogie Shire Council Administrator Peter Stephenson said the project brought community members together through two workshops to reconnect with the history of the area.

“The workshops were funded through Council and provided a platform for providing community input on the history of Longwood East,” he said.

“Council is always pleased to support community-driven projects such as this one and we congratulate the Landcare group on the success of the Longwood History Board initiative.

“The history board is the culmination of two years of work to document and celebrate the history of the old town of Longwood – now known as Longwood East.”

The sign is situated in the landscaped area Landcare maintain on the corner of Faithful and Longwood/Ruffy roads.

Each year, Council awards funding through its Community Grants Program.

Applications for Quick Response Grants of up to $1000 are currently available with Community Grants set to open in mid-2024.

For more information about Council’s Community Grants Program, visit https://www.strathbogie.vic.gov.au/community/grants-and-funding/community-grants/