Wonthaggi, Inverloch and Cape Paterson win emergency grants

Key points

• Eight emergency services groups across Bass Coast and South Gippsland will share $304,845 from the state government in a record investment. Wonthaggi Fire Brigade will receive $76,400 for a field command vehicle, and Wonthaggi SES will get $41,953 for solar panels and battery storage.
• Cape Paterson and Inverloch surf lifesaving clubs will also receive funding for a crew cab ute and rescue equipment.
• State Bass MP Jordan Crugnale credited volunteers' fundraising, which the state matches at $2 for every $1 raised locally.