PROJECTS IN TASMANIA MOVE TO NEXT STAGE OF RDAF ASSESSMENT

Regional Development Australia (RDA) Tasmania has welcomed the announcement of the projects proceeding to full application stage for Round Two of the Regional Development Australia Fund (RDAF). Round Two will invest $200 million into regional Australia.

The projects selected to proceed to full application are:

- Central Coast Council's Upgrade of the Penguin Regional Athletics Centre;

- Burnie City Council's Stormwater Infrastructure Development Project;

- Sorrell Council's South East Region Sporting, Recreation and Cultural Precinct.

The full list of projects across the RDA network selected to proceed to full application are available at www.regional.gov.au.

The closing date for full applications is February 15, 2012. The Department will assess all applications to ensure compliance with the Guidelines.

Eligible applications will then be assessed by an Independent Advisory Panel and funded projects will be announced mid-year.

The RDAF is worth almost $1 billion over five years and is designed to boost economic and community development. It is part of the Australian Government's commitment to regional Australia.

For questions relating to the application and assessment process please contact RDA Tasmania on 03 6334 9822 or rdaf@rdatasmania.org.au. For any additional information email rdaf@regional.gov.au