Major District Initiative

Community Funding - MDI

This initiative provides each of the three Councils with $400,000 each year to assist with the provision of a range of community facilities or social infrastructure.

•     Buller District Council Area
•     Grey District Council Area
•     Westland District Council Area

This initiative commenced on 1 July 2005, with funds accruing from that point for each of the District Councils.  No interest is applicable to the accrued funds and each Council is required to undertake a comprehensive planning process to identify and prioritise their potential projects.

Buller District Council has gained approval for two projects, the Performing Arts Centre and the Leisure Centre (Solid Energy Centre).  Grey District Council has gained support for several projects, the Greymouth Aquatic Centre, Cobden Sports Complex, Grey United Tennis Club, West Turf Recreation Trust and the West Coast Theatre Trust (Regent Theatre).

Westland District Council has carried out a long and thorough planning process and is now going ahead with the Westland Library Relocation, the Restoration of Donovan’s Store in Okarito, the Restoration of Regent Theatre and the upgrade and relocation of The Visitor Information Centre.

For full details on the Funding Policy follow this link.