Greater Dandenong SES will replace its 13-year-old four-wheel drive vehicle thanks to a $47,000 grant.
It received the cash for a new Ford Ranger Crew Cab 4WD from the State Government’s Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program.
Dandenong MP Gabrielle Williams visited the unit and met with acting controller Shane Bolton to share the good news.
“This is a much-deserved boost for a strong and dedicated local SES unit,” she said.
“The unit’s existing 4WD has served the team well for 13 years but it’s getting tired and needed replacing.
“This grant will provide the team of hard-working volunteers at the Greater Dandenong unit the up-to-date equipment they need to keep our community safe.”
Under the program, the government commits $2 for every $1 volunteer groups provide towards additional trucks, tankers, watercraft, trailers or minor facility upgrades.
The SES in this funding round received 42 grants to the value of $2.2 million.
