The Central Lakes Trust has approved $1.4 million in grants in its most recent round of funding. The grants are to support a ‘‘diverse range of community initiatives across the region’’ and include an innovative musical playground in Wānaka, a new sports facility in Alexandra and expanded vocational training opportunities for secondary students. Wānaka Musicians Incorporated (WMI), the organisers of Wānaka’s ‘‘Stars in Your Eyes’’ concert received $20,000 to support the construction of a musical playground in Three Parks. ‘‘The programme is a partnership between the schools, Breen Construction, and the Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation,’’ the statement said. Molyneux Turf Incorporated received about $500,000 towards developing new multisport turf in Alexandra on the grounds of Dunstan High School.
