The Romsey Men’s Shed is gearing up for a big project after receiving a grant from the state government.
The shed is benefitting from the latest round of the state government’s 2025-26 Men’s Shed Funding Program, receiving $48,589 to fit out the newly constructed shed extension with utilities and accessible toilets.
Shed president Kevin Fothergill was thrilled to welcome the funding, with the expansion of the shed a project that’s been in the works for more than three years.
“We can sleep at night! It’s been a real worry, quite frankly because it’s a huge amount of money to raise, and if we can’t get that sort of money to fit it out, quite frankly it would just pretty much as a shell for quite a while,” he said.
“We’ve been well supported over the years by the Bendigo Community Bank, Lancefield and Romsey , and if we get this fitted out, it fits us into the Regional Emergency Planning System, because this facility during a crisis (will assist the community).”
The shed also thanked Macedon Ranges council and Macedon MP Mary-Anne Thomas’ office for their help throughout the process.
The recipients were announced by Carers and Volunteers Minister Ros Spence, who awarded a total of $860,000 in grants to support 31 Men’s Sheds.
“This year’s grants deliver $860,000 to help local sheds grow stronger, expand and better support their members and community,” she said.
“Every upgrade and new space means more opportunities for members to share skills, learn from each other and make a difference locally.”
