Big Rainbow in Victoria requires $20,000 repair funding; Hepburn Shire Council faces budget deficit, seeks rate cap increase for assistance.

The Big Rainbow in Daylesford, Victoria, has deteriorated quickly, prompting maintenance concerns due to peeling paint and delaminating plywood. Initially funded by Tinder with $10,000, an additional $20,000 is needed for repairs. The Hepburn Shire Council, which agreed to keep the structure for three years, faces a $4 million budget deficit and is seeking state approval for a 10% rate cap increase to help cover costs while planning future funding strategies.

September 15, 2024
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