Clyde is one step closer to securing its large avian sculpture after a $20,000 grant was approved by the Vincent Community Board yesterday.

The placement of a huge recycled-metal sculpture of a Karearea - this country’s only native falcon - is being planned by volunteer group Historic Clyde Inc.

It’s application for $28,500 was one of four heard yesterday as part of a funding round for community and promotional grants.

Annually, the Board have $120,000 to distribute in through the Vincent community grants scheme and $41,750 to distribute in the promotions grants scheme.

The grant applications are considered in two rounds each financial year with this being the second round, which closed at the end of March.

The total cost for the falcon sculpture is expected to be around $74,000 project.

With a wingspan of 5.5m, it will be transported from Glenorchy in one piece, once completed by renown sculptor Dan Kelly. 

It is hoped the striking artwork, to sit atop the Clyde hill, will attract people to the town.

A & P Show receive $3000

Organisers of the Central Otago A & P show at Omakau will have an additional $3000 to spend on children’s entertainment next February for its 125th celebration.

The milestone was to have been celebrated this year but due to the pandemic was postponed until February 11, 2023.

Association president Dayna Paterson told the Vincent Community Board yesterday that the show was growing and attracting more people but the risk of poor weather hitting the gate take

was one reason financial support was welcomed.

She said the group were very proud of their show which showcased some of New Zealand’s best wool and stock as well as high-level equestrian competitors.

The group had requested $7,500 but council’s Media and Marketing manager Alison Mason said the Association had to be encouraged to also look to other sources of funding.

Galloway Hall

The Galloway and Springvale Hall Society received a community grant of $5000 to help upkeep and “future proofing” of its community hall.

The group expect to spend the funds on replacement of entrance doors, an insulation upgrade and new bore pump, according to a council report.